Shahjahanpur, 05 Aug

(HS): An official stated on Tuesday that authorities have organized two teams

to dispel rumors about drones being used to conduct crimes. Dharmendra Pratap

Singh, District Magistrate, stated that such rumors were incorrect. People

should not worry as a result of such rumors, nor should they spread any

unsubstantiated material on social media, he stressed.

According to the DM, anybody who wants to fly a drone must first obtain

permission from the district administration, reveal the area of operation, and

explain the aim of the action.

They must also notify the local police station of the drone flight date, time,

and position.

According to Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi, numerous reports

regarding drone sightings followed by thefts were discovered to be fraudulent

following an inquiry.

“We have directed village

security committees, beat constables, sub-inspectors, chowkidars, and even

women cops to go out to people and promote awareness,” he remarked. Dwivedi stated that no incidents using drones

have been brought to our attention. Drones weighing up to 250 grams are

authorized to be used in weddings and other festivities without previous

permission; however, bigger drones require formal consent from administration. Several

districts, including Ayodhya, Muzaffarnagar, Mathura, Meerut, and Bijnor,

prohibited unlicensed drone activities on Monday. Drones are no longer

permitted in Ayodhya, where they were previously restricted to the temple town

area around the Ram Janmabhoomi complex.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi