Exceptions to this ban include aerial surveillance conducted by the police or operations specifically permitted by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations). Individuals found violating this order will face prosecution under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which addresses disobedience to lawful orders issued by public servants.
Mumbai Police Enforce One-Month Ban on Aerial Devices
To prevent potential sabotage attempts, Mumbai Police have imposed a month-long ban on drones, remote-controlled microlight aircraft, paragliders, and hot air balloons. Effective from April 4 to May 5, this measure aims to thwart terrorists and anti-social elements from using these devices to target VVIPs, endanger public safety, damage property, and disrupt law and order within the Mumbai Police Commissionerate area.
Five Suspected Gang Members Arrested with Weapons in Andheri
The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested five individuals in Andheri, seizing seven pistols and 21 live rounds. The suspects, identified as Vikas Thakur alias Vicky, Sumit Kumar Dilawar, Shreyas Yadav, Devendra Saxena, and Vivek Gupta, hail from Rajasthan, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. Sumit Kumar and Vikas are noted as history-sheeters. Authorities suspect the gang was plotting to target a celebrity in Mumbai; however, the exact motive remains under investigation.
