Police get five advanced drones to monitor hotspots

The city police have received five advanced drones to monitor hotspots, said officials.

- Nadeem Inamdar

PUNE: Citing security reasons, the Pune district collector's office has made prior police permission mandatory for commercial drone operations. The directive states that drones have been used by terrorist organisations for surveillance of religious sites, dams, and central institutions.

Without police approval, any drone activity related to event management or commercial purposes will be deemed illegal.

The order highlights rising concerns over nighttime drone flights in Daund, Baramati, and Shirur talukas, which prompted multiple complaints from residents to the district police and administration. In light of these concerns, individuals, event management firms, and commercial shoot organisers must submit an application detailing the purpose of aerial shooting and obtain police clearance in advance.