No drone zone in Polo Ground Shillong

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaDecember 16, 2022

The East Khasi Hills District Magistrate has prohibited the use of drones and other micro-light aircrafts within the radius of 2 km of J N Complex, Polo, Shillong on Sunday.

The prohibitory order was promuglated in view of the visit of the Prime Minister of India to Shillong on Sunday and for which it is likely that drones and other micro-light aircrafts may fly within the vicinity of the J N Complex, Polo, Shillong.

The order viewed that such activity may cause disturbance, pose a threat to the visiting VVIPs and endangering the lives of the public at large.

According to the order, the ban of drones is a preventive measures to ensure the safety and security of the VVIPs and the audience attending the program at J N Complex, Polo, Shillong.

Any violation of the said order will attract penal provisions under Section 188 of the IPC.