Ban on drones, laser beams around Cochin International Airport
The order was issued based on reports from the airport director and the Ernakulam Rural District Police Chief highlighting that the unauthorised use of such devices poses a serious threat to flight safety.
Microlight aircraft, aeromodellers, paragliders, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), drones, powered hand gliders, laser devices, and hot air balloons have been prohibited in the designated red zone area, as stated in an order issued by Ernakulam District Collector N.S.K. Umesh.
Operating these devices near the runway and flight paths was found to endanger aircraft during takeoff, landing, and in-flight operations.
This directive has been enforced under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)-2023 to ensure the safe operation of aircraft. No individual is permitted to operate any of the banned devices within the red zone.
Any such activity, if noticed, must be reported immediately to the nearest police station, the order said.
UNI DS ARN
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Sanquelim man held for Rs 3.3L delivery fraud
Bicholim: Bicholim police arrested Sanquelim resident and native of Kolhapur, Maharashtra, Pankaj Prakash Gurav (24) on Sunday for allegedly misappropriating Rs. 3.3 lakh to be paid to Instakart Services Private Limited, Sanquelim. The complaint, filed by hub manager Sagar Anant Parab, states that the accused delivered 15 high-value cash-on-delivery shipments but used the collected amount for personal gain instead of depositing it with the company. After the complaint was lodged on Saturday evening, a notice under section 35(3) BNSS was issued to the accused. However, he failed to report to the police station. The accused was later traced near Bodke ground, Sanquelim and arrested. PSI Jayprakash Jankar of the Bicholim police station is investigating further under the guidance of PI Vijay Rane Sardesai.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Health dept distances itself from rape accused
Gaya: The health department has clarified that the ambulance driver and technician accused of raping a home guard job aspirant in Gaya are not its regular employees but were hired through a private agency. The alleged incident took place on July 24 when the woman was raped inside a slow-moving ambulance between the Bihar Military Police (BMP) ground and Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College Hospital. Speaking to reporters, Gaya civil surgeon Dr Raja Ram Prasad said, "Both the driver and the technician are not regular employees of the health department. Their recruitment was done by a private agency engaged at the state level. Therefore, the question of departmental action against them does not arise." When asked whether background checks had been conducted before the duo were deployed, the civil surgeon said, "It is for the agency to explain." On the medical report of the survivor, Bodh Gaya SDPO Saurav Jaiswal said it was expected to be made available soon. "The sealed report will be received by the investigating officer, Rinku Kumari," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Gaya SSP Anand Kumar said the survivor's statement would be recorded before a judicial magistrate. "The statement will be taken under Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which is the amended version of Section 164 of the CrPC," he said. Meanwhile, questions have been raised over possible administrative lapses at the recruitment venue. Authorities have yet to clarify whether a doctor was present at the site or who authorised the woman's hospitalisation without standard precautions, such as ensuring a woman attendant accompanied her.
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Agra conversion racket has Pakistan, Gaza links, used online games to target girls
Agra Police on Saturday revealed that a religious conversion racket uncovered earlier this month had international links, with several girls allegedly in contact with individuals in Pakistan. The network, according to investigators, operated through social media, online games, encrypted communication platforms, and the dark web. Arrested accused Abdul Rehman aka Rehman Chacha (Sourced, enhanced with AI) Police said the girls were targeted for religious conversion by individuals based in Pakistan who discussed Islamic beliefs, while some Kashmiri women involved in the network allegedly criticised Hinduism and promoted Islam. 'We have interrogated 14 arrested individuals and spoken to the rescued girls,' said Agra police commissioner Deepak Kumar. 'It was found that they were in contact with people in Pakistan, who spoke to them about Islam, and with some girls in Kashmir who reportedly influenced them to adopt the religion.' Pakistan handlers, social media influencers under lens Officials have identified two Pakistani individuals—Tanveer Ahmed and Sahil Adeem—who were reportedly in frequent contact with the girls through social media platforms. 'The network targeted youth, particularly those involved in online gaming, and used encrypted platforms and foreign contacts to push conversion,' a senior officer said. The network allegedly took advantage of the anonymity of gaming platforms and secure messaging apps to influence minors, particularly girls, by gradually introducing religious content and ideology. Funds linked to Gaza The operation was allegedly masterminded by two converts currently in custody: Abdul Rehman alias Rehman Chacha, previously Mahendra Pal, and Ayesha, formerly SB Krishna. Twelve other accused have also been arrested, and police said they have admitted to being part of the larger network. Meanwhile, another accused, Rehman Qureshi, allegedly used crowdfunding to raise money for the racket. Police say he maintained transactions in cryptocurrency and foreign currency, some of which were traced to individuals in the Gaza Strip. Investigators further stated that at least three members of the network were well-versed in using the dark web and regularly communicated via encrypted apps and coded language to avoid surveillance. One girl became key witness One of the victims, a 21-year-old woman rescued from Uttarakhand, has given her statement before a magistrate in Agra under Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). She is currently regarded as the key witness in the case. The police said multiple victims were rescued from Dehradun, Bareilly, Aligarh, Jhajjar, and Rohtak. These young women are now being interviewed to gather more information about the scope and operation of the network. Last week, Agra police also rescued a woman from Haryana in connection with the same case. Investigations are ongoing.
