Imphal, Sept. 4 -- Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed visit to Manipur, the District Magistrate of Churachandpur has issued a prohibitory order declaring the entire district as a 'No Drone Zone' to strengthen security arrangements.
In an order issued by Dharun Kumar S., District Magistrate, Churachandpur, restrictions have been imposed on the use of drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), balloons, and any form of aerial photography or videography devices. The order was passed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, citing potential threats to law and order during the high-profile visit.
The directive clearly states that only aerial devices approved by the government will be allowed to oper...