Independence Day 2025: Delhi Police bans all ‘aerial devices’ ahead of 15 August

SBK Singh, Police Commissioner Delhi has issued an order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to imposing a complete ban on para-gliders, para-motors, hang-gliders, microlight aircraft, hot air balloons, small-sized powered aircraft, quadcopters…

New Delhi: While the Nation is gearing up to celebrate the Independence Day, the security forces are on the alert mode right from now. As the main events will take place in the National Capital, the Delhi police has made elaborate arrangements to beefed up the security, reports Dynamite News correspondent.

All Aerial Devices Banned

SBK Singh, Police Commissioner Delhi has issued an order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to impose a complete ban on para-gliders, para-motors, hang-gliders, microlight aircraft, hot air balloons, small-sized powered aircraft, quadcopters and parachute jumping from aircraft till 16 August as a part of tight security protocols.

Ban Order

The order said, "As per inputs received from intelligence agencies, some criminal, anti-social and terrorist elements may use these sub-conventional aerial platforms with the intention of harming the security of the country, general public and VIPs."

Order Is Binding On All

The Delhi Police has clarified that the order will be applicable to all individuals, irrespective of whether they have been informed about it personally or not. It will be pasted publicly on the notice boards of all concerned offices, such as DCP, ACP, Police Station Office, Tehsil Office, NDMC, MCD, PWD, DDA and Delhi Cantt Board. With this, the general public will also be able to get complete information about this security measure.

Three-Level Security Zone

• The number of CCTV cameras has been increased, and rooms are now being monitored in real time from control rooms.
• Snipers are being deployed, especially on high-rise buildings, to watch for any unusual activity.
• Anti-drone devices and jammers are being used to stop any possible aerial threats.
• Searches are taking place at public areas, railway stations, bus stands, and other transportation hubs.
• An extra check is now in place at all hotels, guest houses, and lodges.