Section 144 of the Cr. P.C., do hereby order that the whole of Union Territory, Chandigarh shall be “No Flying Zone”

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Whereas, movement of V.V.I.P. is scheduled to U.T., Chandigarh on 03.05.2024, 04.05.2024 and 08.05.2024. In view of emerging threats due to recent trends of carrying out terrorist attacks by using Drones fitted with Improvised Explosive Device by anti- national elements and keeping in view of the security of V.V.I.Ps and general public, it becomes imperative to declare the area of U.T., Chandigarh as “No Flying Zone” for the purpose of Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (U.A.V.s). Now therefore, considering above, Sh.Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate. U.T., Chandigarh, exercising the power conferred upon him under section 144 of the Cr. P.C., do hereby order that the whole of Union Territory, Chandigarh shall be “No Flying Zone” for the purpose of flying of Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from 03.05.2024, 04.05.2024 and 08.05.2024. This order shall not be applicable on Law enforcement agencies including Police, Para-Military, Air Force, S.P.G. personnel and person authorized by competent Govt. authority. This order shall remain in force w.e.f. zero hours on 03.05.2024 to 04.05.2024 and again from zero hours on 07.05.2024 to 08.05.2024. In view of the emergent nature of this order, it is being issued ex-parte and is addressed to the public in general. Any breach of this order would invite action under section 188 of the I.P.C. and other relevant provisions of Law.