Forward of Lord Jagannath’s annual Ratha Jatra on June 20, Puri police has banned flying drones close to the twelfth century shrine | consultant picture
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Forward of Lord Jagannath’s annual Ratha Jatra on June 20, Puri police has banned flying drones close to the twelfth century shrine, an official mentioned on Monday.
The restriction can be in drive until July 1, the official mentioned, including authorized motion can be taken towards defaulters.
“Unregulated drone use by inexperienced folks poses a threat to the security of devotees. We had earlier initiated authorized motion towards just a few for violating the foundations,” a senior official of Puri police mentioned.
The advisory was issued protecting in view the security and safety of Srimandir, Sri Gundicha temple, chariots of deities and devotees.
Since Sri Jagannath Temple is asserted as a Purple Zone as per provisions of The Drone Guidelines 2021, nobody is allowed to fly the devices over the temple premises, the advisory mentioned, including that no operator ought to fly a drone with no legitimate UIN (distinctive identification quantity) issued by the DGCA (Director Basic of Civil Aviation).
The order mentioned drone operators can be liable for any mishap involving injury to property or harm to an individual.
“Any infringement of the drone guidelines is a punishable offence. Prior to now, a YouTuber was arrested by Puri police for violating the provisions of flying drones,” it mentioned.
Noting {that a} single window system can be in place in Puri for verification of paperwork of drones, the advisory mentioned solely Puri district police will use drones for monitoring site visitors, crowd density and seaside safety and over the Grand Highway throughout Ratha Jatra.
