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Gurugram Imposes Tenant ID Checks and Drone Ban Under BNSS

Officials call the verification a precaution after the Red Fort–area blast.

Overview

  • District Magistrate Ajay Kumar issued orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita directing cyber cafes, PGs, guest houses, hotels, offices, and homeowners to keep registers, collect ID copies, and ensure police verification.
  • The directive remains in force until January 31, 2026, with violations subject to action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and other laws.
  • Gurugram Police said the checks will include people from Jammu and Kashmir and foreign nationals, and will cover PG accommodations and foreign students in private apartments.
  • A separate order bans drones, microlight aircraft, gliders, power gliders, hot air balloons, kites, and Chinese microlights in the district from November 11, 2025 to January 31, 2026.
  • Residents have raised concerns about potential profiling, while authorities have urged cooperation and described the measures as routine security steps ahead of major public events.