Flying Drones Banned During PM Modi’s Odisha Visit

Bhubaneswar: For security purposes, flying drones have been banned by the Odisha government during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state.

The Director Intelligence of Odisha Police has written a letter to the Director of Information and Public Relations to pass on this order regarding the restriction on drone use to the media organisations.

On May 6, during the visit of the PM to Odisha, some media persons used drones to take photos and videos of PM Modi during public meetings, putting the security of the VVIP at risk.

So, the director of intelligence of Odisha has directed all concerned collectors to declare all places of function to be visited by the PM as ‘no drone zone/no flying zone’.

“Flying drones by media personnel, organisers, and event management teams should be strictly prohibited near the vicinity of the VVIP,” said the order.

The DCP of Bhubaneswar, SPs of Kandhamal, Baragarh, and Bolangir were directed to restrict the flying of drones near the vicinity of the prime minister’s upcoming visit to the state.

PM Modi will reach Odisha on May 10 on a two-day visit. He will hold a roadshow in Bhubaneswar on May 10. He will address public meetings in Kandhamal, Baragarh, and Balangir on May 11.