Police ground all flying objects till August 16

Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Friday issued an order prohibiting the flying of objects like paragliders, hang-gliders, and hot air balloons, ahead of Independence Day celebrations. This order shall remain in force in the national Capital for a period of 26 days from Friday till August 16 for security reasons, officials said.

According to the order, it has been reported that certain criminal, anti-social elements or terrorists inimical to India may pose a threat to the safety of the general public, dignitaries and vital installations by using “sub-conventional aerial platforms” like paragliders, paramotors, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs), microlight aircrafts, remotely piloted aircrafts, hot air balloons, small sized powered aircraft, or even by para-jumping from aircraft etc.