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Hans India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Security concerns: Drone ban in several UP districts
Lucknow: In the wake of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directive to tighten enforcement of drone regulations across Uttar Pradesh, several districts including Ayodhya, Muzaffarnagar, Mathura, Meerut and Bijnor have imposed bans on unauthorised drone operations to prevent the misuse of drones and curb rising public anxiety caused by circulating rumours and false videos, officials said . In Ayodhya, where drone restrictions were earlier limited to the temple town area surrounding the Ram Janmabhoomi complex, a blanket ban on drone operations has now been enforced across the entire district. Ayodhya District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde, exercising powers under BNSS Section 163, declared the ban at a joint press conference with Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Grover on Monday. "Suspicious drone activity has been reported from several districts, which could potentially aid criminal acts or trigger panic," the DM said, adding that only police and authorised security agencies will be exempt from the order. Private individuals and organisations must obtain prior written permission to fly drones. The order in Ayodhya follows a high-level videoconference chaired by Chief Minister Adityanath on Sunday, where he instructed district magistrates and police officials to strictly monitor drone activity in light of 17 FIRs and 29 arrests linked to drone-related rumours.
Hindustan Times
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Drone ban imposed in Ayodhya following CM Adityanath's order
Ayodhya, Following an order by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over potential drone-related threats in Uttar Pradesh, the Ayodhya district administration on Monday imposed a complete ban on unauthorised drone operations across the district. Drone ban imposed in Ayodhya following CM Adityanath's order Until now, drone restrictions in Ayodhya were limited to the temple town area due to the ongoing security arrangements around the Ram Janmabhoomi complex. However, with growing concerns over drone sightings causing panic in parts of western Uttar Pradesh, authorities have now expanded the ban to all corners of Ayodhya district. District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde, exercising powers under BNSS Section 163 , officially declared the blanket ban. Speaking at a joint press conference with Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Grover, the DM said, "Rumours about suspicious drone activity have been surfacing in several districts. Such unregulated flying could be misused to create panic or aid criminal activities." Only police and authorised security agencies will be exempt from the ban. Private individuals and organisations must obtain prior written permission from the district administration to operate drones within district limits, the DM said. Authorities also confirmed that an anti-drone system is already active at the Ram Temple site, given its high-security status. The order in Ayodhya comes a day after CM Adityanath, during a high-level videoconference with all district magistrates and senior police officials, ordered monitoring and enforcement of drone regulations across the state. In the wake of 17 FIRs and 29 arrests related to drone-related panic and misinformation, the CM directed that "unauthorised drone operations" will invite action under the Gangsters Act, and in serious cases, even the National Security Act . "Any attempt to spread fear or misinformation using drones will not be tolerated. Drones flown without permission will be seized, and those involved will face criminal charges. If necessary, their properties will be attached," said the CM, according to an official statement. Adityanath also instructed that senior officials review drone surveillance in each district, deploy regular foot patrols, and work closely with village security committees to counter rumours. The CM emphasised, "Technology must not be misused. Those who exploit it to disturb peace will face the full force of the law." The Drone Policy 2023 is already in effect and additional monitoring mechanisms likely to be introduced in sensitive districts like Ayodhya, Mathura and Varanasi. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cong MP, MLA on way to Basanpeer stopped at border
1 2 Jaisalmer: Police stopped Congress MP Umedaram Beniwal and MLA Harish Chaudhary at the Jaisalmer-Barmer district border on Saturday as they attempted to reach Basanpeer for an all-faith assembly. The event was initially prohibited under BNSS Section 163, banning gatherings of more than five people without permission. Following a heated exchange between the politicians and the law enforcement, and some pushing by supporters, a compromise was reached. The assembly was relocated to Lohariser pond near the border, where it proceeded from 1pm to 3pm. Notable Congress members, including former minister Hemaram Chaudhary and former MLAs Rupa Ram Medhwal and Madan Prajapat, attended the alternative venue. The event featured speeches, Gandhi hymns and interfaith prayers. Speaking at the gathering, Chaudhary expressed concern about growing discord in the Thar region, while Beniwal criticised the administration's actions as "disgraceful," suggesting they were acting under political pressure. Heavy security arrangements were maintained throughout the event, with police superintendents from both districts present. Following the assembly, authorities established checkpoints to monitor vehicle movement between the districts.
Hans India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
TS TET Exams begin amid tight restrictions in Rachakonda
TS TET Exams begin amid tight restrictions in RachakondaIn light of the Telangana Teachers Eligibility Test (TET), Rachakonda Commissioner of Police Sudheer Babu has announced that BNSS Section 163 restrictions will be enforced within a 200-metre radius of examination centres. The exams are scheduled to take place from today until the 30th of this month. Commissioner Babu advised that gatherings of more than four individuals are prohibited within the designated radius of the examination centres. However, exceptions will be made for police, army personnel, home guards, and flying squads on duty, as well as for funerals. These restrictions will remain in effect from this morning until 7 pm on the 30th, ensuring a secure and orderly environment for the candidates taking the exam.
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Mussoorie chokes on tourist traffic; locals, visitors face hours-long delays
Mussoorie: Mussoorie faced massive traffic snarls over the weekend, turning the usual one-hour drive from Dehradun into a gruelling three-hour journey for visitors and locals alike. 'Over 6,000 to 7,000 tourist vehicles turn up during weekends, and managing that number with limited parking facilities becomes a challenging task, forcing us to adopt 'out-of-the-box' measures like introducing a one-way plan to streamline traffic,' in-charge of Mussoorie police station Santosh Kunwar said. Recognising the problem of limited infrastructure, Mussoorie Municipal Board chairperson Meera Saklani said that the ongoing Dehradun-Mussoorie Ropeway and Mussoorie Tunnel projects are aimed at providing long-term relief from traffic congestion. Locals said most of the traffic jams in the town are due to narrow roads and consistent congestion in key areas, including Gandhi Chowk, Motilal Nehru Road, Picture Palace, and the stretch from Kingcraig to Zero Point. Library Chowk, a central junction directing traffic towards Mall Road, Kempty Falls, Company Garden, and the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), bears the brunt of the town's congestion. To mitigate the weekend rush, heavy vehicles, including tempo travellers and large buses, are not permitted to enter Mussoorie and are turned back from Kothal Gate. Additionally, traffic heading towards Kempty Fall is diverted from Gajji Bend towards Zero Point to avoid the bottleneck at Library Chowk. Also Read: Dehradun admin enforces BNSS Section 163 in Mussoorie to manage tourist influx The district administration has implemented satellite parking (parking facilities located away from the main destination, used to alleviate congestion) at Hathipaon and Kingcraig, located approximately two to three kilometres from Mussoorie. The Hathipaon road towards George Everest House was utilised as a parking yard for over 900 vehicles. 'Police teams deployed at the spot direct tourists to use shuttle services to Library Chowk and Picture Palace bus and taxi stands, encouraging them to avoid bringing their vehicles onto Mall Road,' inspector Kunwar said. 'Most tourists shy away from parking at the roadside in Gajji Bend, so the administration should develop a multi-level, secured parking facility where tourists can safely leave their expensive vehicles,' Mussoorie Hotel Association president Sanjay Agarwal said. Mussoorie is losing out on tourists as people are seeking quieter destinations due to persistent traffic congestion. 'We had come to relax in Mussoorie during weekend holidays, but instead were caught in a traffic jam-like condition which resulted in wasting our time on searching for an adequate parking space in Mall Road, as most of them were full,' said Harpreet Singh, a tourist from Jalandhar, Punjab. Also Read: 71 Lamborghinis bring Mussoorie to a standstill. Viral video captures onlookers' reactions Meanwhile, the Dehradun-Mussoorie Ropeway project, currently under construction, is also expected to reduce pollution from tourist vehicles. 'With one terminal in Dehradun and another in Mussoorie, it will help in decongestion as tourists will park their vehicles in Dehradun and come to Mussoorie using the state-of-the-art ropeway,' Saklani said. Under the ₹700 crore Mussoorie Tunnel Project, a 2.74 km long, two-lane tunnel will be constructed that will help to bypass traffic in the main Mussoorie town area, including Mall Road and the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA). 'The project's DPR has been prepared, and we have sought time from Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for laying the foundation stone. Once constructed, it will bypass the bottleneck at Library Chowk and help divert vehicles heading towards Kempty Fall and Yamunotri,' Saklani said.
