Overview

• The prohibition covers paragliders, hang-gliders, para-motors, drones, microlight and small powered aircraft, hot-air balloons, quadcopters and other unmanned systems.
• Under Section 163 of the 2023 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, offenders risk up to one year in prison and a ₹5,000 fine for violations.
• Commissioner SBK Singh’s first major directive since taking office followed a high-level security review of Independence Day preparations.
• Delhi Police has sent the ban order to all district commands, municipal bodies, the PWD, DDA and cantonment boards for coordinated enforcement.
• Authorities cited concerns that anti-social or terrorist elements could exploit aerial platforms for para-jumping or improvised attacks near key venues.