ADILABAD: The district police has issued orders imposing a ban on using drones in view of the elections to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and the Pathankot attack. Police says that the use of drones has increased in and around Hyderabad and this can pose a danger. Drones are being used during celebrations at engineering colleges and to photograph marriages.
Police says that anti-social elements can easily bomb targets using drones and also create tension among various communities. SP Dr Tarun Joshi said, “Police will take stern action if anybody uses drones for civilian purposes.” He said the ban on the use of drones will be in force till further orders. It is learnt that the police has received orders from higher-ups regarding the ban on drones. An order banning drones was issued on September 3, 2015.
