Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Delhi Police Bans Drones for Independence Day Security
The Delhi Police have prohibited the use of drones and other unmanned flying objects in Delhi for a couple of weeks.
This is to keep everyone safe during the upcoming Independence Day celebrations.
The new police chief, S B K Singh, made this order.
If someone breaks this rule, they could go to jail for up to a year and pay a fine.
Delhi Police banned unmanned aerial vehicles from August 2 to August 16.
The ban includes drones and other aerial devices.
Violating the ban could result in a jail sentence of up to one year and a fine.
The order was issued by Police Commissioner S B K Singh.
The ban is in preparation for Independence Day celebrations.
- Who
- Delhi Police and Police Commissioner S B K Singh.
- What
- Delhi Police banned unmanned aerial vehicles.
- When
- August 2 to August 16.
- Where
- Delhi.
- Why
- To ensure security during Independence Day celebrations.
- Event
- Independence Day preparations
- Affected Period
- August 2 to August 16
- Issuing Authority
- Delhi Police
- Order Issued By
- S B K Singh, Police Commissioner
- Prohibited Items
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones, etc.)
- Penalty for violation
- Up to 1 year jail and 5,000 Rupees fine
Sources
Delhi Police bans use of aerial platforms ahead of Independence Day celebrations
Delhi Police Ban Sub-Conventional Aerial Platforms Ahead Of Independence Day
Delhi Police ban use of aerial platforms ahead of Independence Day