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Business Standard
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Flying of drones, UAVs banned in Leh district amid India-Pak tensions
Authorities in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Thursday prohibited flying of drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Leh district, citing credible inputs and security concerns about their potential misuse by anti-national elements. District Magistrate of Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, ordered the prohibition on flying of drones and UAVs by locals, tourists, or private persons and said any violation of the order shall attract strict legal action under relevant laws. "This order is issued ex-parte in the interest of public safety and security and shall remain in force until further notice," he said. The order was issued a day after Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. In view of the likelihood of threats to public safety, security installations, and the general public, the order said the Superintendent of Police, Leh has requested for issuing orders prohibiting flying of drones and UAVs by the general public and tourists. Using his powers conferred under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, the deputy commissioner said the flying, operation, or use of any kind of drone or UAV by locals, tourists, or any private persons is strictly prohibited within the entire jurisdiction of Leh district. "Any person who observes any drone or UAV flying in violation of this order shall immediately report the same to the Police Control Room (PCR) or the nearest police or civil authorities," the order said. Meanwhile, the All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association has announced a complimentary stay for stranded tourists due to the ongoing disruption of flights from Leh airport. The association has taken a unified step to support stranded tourists and decided that the guests whose outbound flights have been cancelled due to the prevailing situation will be provided complimentary stays at the same hotels where they have been staying in Ladakh, its president, Rigzin Wangmo Lachic, said. She said the decision was taken at a meeting of the association on Wednesday and comes at a time when the hospitality industry needs to extend care and support to guests during unforeseen challenges. "The initiative reflects the core values of Ladakh's tourism sector and aims to uphold its reputation as a responsible and welcoming destination," she said.
NDTV
08-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Flying Of Drones Banned In Leh Amid India-Pak Tensions
Leh: Authorities in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Thursday prohibited flying of drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Leh district, citing credible inputs and security concerns about their "potential misuse" by anti-national elements. District Magistrate of Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, ordered the prohibition on flying of drones and UAVs by locals, tourists, or private persons and said any violation of the order shall attract strict legal action under relevant laws. "This order is issued ex-parte in the interest of public safety and security and shall remain in force until further notice," he said. The order was issued a day after Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. In view of the likelihood of threats to public safety, security installations, and the general public, the order said the Superintendent of Police, Leh has requested for issuing orders prohibiting flying of drones and UAVs by the general public and tourists. Using his powers conferred under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, the deputy commissioner said the flying, operation, or use of any kind of drone or UAV by locals, tourists, or any private persons is strictly prohibited within the entire jurisdiction of Leh district. "Any person who observes any drone or UAV flying in violation of this order shall immediately report the same to the Police Control Room (PCR) or the nearest police or civil authorities," the order said. Meanwhile, the All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association has announced a complimentary stay for stranded tourists due to the ongoing disruption of flights from Leh airport. The association has taken a unified step to support stranded tourists and decided that the guests whose outbound flights have been cancelled due to the prevailing situation will be provided complimentary stays at the same hotels where they have been staying in Ladakh, its president, Rigzin Wangmo Lachic, said. She said the decision was taken at a meeting of the association on Wednesday and comes at a time when the hospitality industry needs to extend care and support to guests during unforeseen challenges. "The initiative reflects the core values of Ladakh's tourism sector and aims to uphold its reputation as a responsible and welcoming destination," she said.
India Gazette
26-04-2025
- India Gazette
Man who dragged Delhi cop on car bonnet nabbed from Kolkata
ANI 26 Apr 2025, 11:36 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): A man who allegedly dragged a head constable on the bonnet of his car in Delhi's Bhalswa dairy area has been arrested from Kolkata, police said on Saturday. The incident took place on April 22 when Head Constable Praveen intercepted a suspicious white car near the Bhalswa landfill on the GTK Bypass. In an attempt to flee, the accused accelerated the vehicle, hitting the constable and causing him to land on the bonnet. The accused, identified as Karamveer, dragged the constable clinging to the car and dragged him all the way to the Azadpur area. The constable was able to jump off the car when it slowed down near the Azadpur Mandi red light. Praveen sustained injuries to his finger and left ankle during the incident. His mobile phone got stuck between the car's bonnet and windshield. He borrowed a phone from a passerby and alerted the Police Control Room (PCR), officials said. A case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). During the investigation, it was found that the accused had fled the city by train. A police team tracked him down and apprehend him from Kolkata, they added. (ANI)
United News of India
22-04-2025
- United News of India
Odisha CM announces compensation for two cops killed in accident
Bhubaneswar, April 22 (UNI) Two police personnel were killed and another seriously injured when a heavy vehicle hit a Police Control Room (PCR) van on the Cuttack-Paradip road on Tuesday morning. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep grief over the loss of the two police personnel. Conveying his condolences to the bereaved families, he announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakhs each to the next of kin of the deceased. He also wished a speedy recovery to the injured police man. The deceased have been identified as Jagannath Mahali, the PCR van driver, and Lokanath Shabar, a constable of the Odisha Auxiliary Police Force (OAPF). The injured police personnel, identified as Pabitra Mohan Sethi, has been shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. The PCR van was on routine patrol duty when the heavy vehicle collided with it, killing the two personnel on the spot. According to the Cuttack DCP, the driver of the heavy vehicle has been arrested. The PCR van was completely damaged in the accident. The Chief Minister also expressed grief over the death of three persons in another road accident near Joda in Keonjhar district. He extended his condolences to the bereaved families and announced a compensation of Rs. 4 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to the next of kin of each deceased. UNI DP PRS
Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: Speeding car kills sanitation worker on duty in Maloya
A sanitation worker lost this life after he was run over by a speeding car in Maloya on Monday afternoon, police. The victim, Vipin Shah, a resident of Dhanas, is survived by his wife and a four-month-old daughter. According to police, the incident occurred near the cowshed in Maloya while the victim was on duty. The speeding vehicle, allegedly driven by the accused, identified as Shitij, hit the worker, causing severe injuries. Eyewitnesses informed the Police Control Room (PCR), following which Shah was immediately rushed to the Government Multi-Specialty Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16, where he succumbed to his injuries. Police said Shitij was taken into custody on the spot. His vehicle has been impounded for forensic examination. Panchkula A tractor-trolley driver was killed in a hit-and-run in Raipur Rani past Saturday midnight, said police. The victim has been identified as Maggar Singh, 27, from Sone Majra, Patiala. According to the FIR, Balkar Singh from Ghanaur, Patiala, who was transporting straw in a tractor-trolley from Sone Majra to Ferozepur village, Panchkula, with Maggar, stated that while returning, a rashly driven white Tata Ace, bearing HR68C5040 registration number, hit the tractor-trolley being driven by Maggar near a petrol pump in Raipur Rani. Maggar fell from his vehicle, leading to critical injuries on his face, shoulder and arm. He was then rushed to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Raipur Rani but was declared dead. The Raipur Rani police have registered a case under Sections 281 (rash driving) and 106 (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the unidentified accused. Efforts are on to identify and apprehend the culprit, police officials said.
