Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Delhi Police Bans Kite Flying at Independence Day 2026 Venues
India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15 every year.
This year, big celebrations will happen in Delhi, especially at the Red Fort.
The police worry that kites, drones and balloons in the sky could be dangerous.
A falling kite string could hurt people walking or driving below.
Drones could also fly into places where they are not allowed.
So the police made a rule: no kite flying or other flying objects near the celebration areas.
The rule started on August 11 and will last until August 16.
People who break the rule could get in trouble with the police.
Police officers have been told to make sure everyone follows the rule.
The power companies also warned that special kite strings called manjha can be dangerous near electric wires.
Delhi Police banned kite flying and other aerial objects at central Delhi venues hosting Independence Day 2026 programmes, including near the Red Fort.
The ban covers kites, drones, paragliders, hot-air balloons and micro-light aircraft, and is in force from August 11 until August 16, 2026.
Central District Deputy Commissioner of Police Rohit Rajbir Singh issued the order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Police cited security concerns, saying airborne objects could endanger pedestrians, motorists and the public, and interfere with security arrangements.
Violators face action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS); power firms BSES and Tata Power-DDL separately warned against metal- or glass-coated manjha near power lines.
- Who
- Delhi Police, acting through Central District Deputy Commissioner of Police Rohit Rajbir Singh
- What
- Banned kite flying and other aerial objects such as drones, paragliders, hot-air balloons and micro-light aircraft at and around central Delhi venues hosting Independence Day 2026 programmes
- When
- August 11, 2026, remaining in force until August 16, 2026 (both days inclusive)
- Where
- Central Delhi, including areas near the Red Fort, New Delhi
- Why
- Security concerns during high-profile events attended by senior officials, dignitaries and large crowds, and risks of accidents or injury to pedestrians and motorists
- Authority
- Delhi Police
- Order Issued By
- Central District Deputy Commissioner of Police Rohit Rajbir Singh
- Legal Basis
- Section 163, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
- Effective Period
- August 11 to August 16, 2026 (both days inclusive)
- Prohibited Objects
- Kites, drones, paragliders, hot-air balloons, micro-light aircraft
- Area Covered
- Central Delhi, including near the Red Fort
- Penalty
- Action under Section 223, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Security Measures
- CCTV surveillance, anti-drone systems, facial recognition technology
