Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana.
New Delhi: The Delhi Police issued an order on Friday prohibiting the flying of aerial objects like paragliders, hang gliders, and hot air balloons for security reasons as Independence Day Celebrations are around, PTI reported.
The order, issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana, is to remain in force here for 26 days from Friday till August 16, as per officials.
The order state that it has been reported that certain criminal, anti-social elements or terrorists inimical to India may pose a threat to the safety of the general public, dignitaries and vital installations by using "sub-conventional aerial platforms" like paragliders, paramotors, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs), microlight aircraft, remotely piloted aircraft, hot air balloons, small sized powered aircraft, or even by para-jumping from aircraft, among others.
Therefore, the Delhi Police commissioner has prohibited the flying of such aerial platforms over the national capital on the occasion of Independence Day celebrations and doing so shall be punishable under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, the order said.
"This order shall come into force from Friday and shall remain in force for a period of 26 days till August 16 (both days inclusive) unless withdrawn earlier," it added.