Rajouri, June 30: In view of the recent drone attack in Jammu, Rajouri District Magistrate on Wedensday imposed a ban on the storage, sale, possession, use, and transport of any drone or small flying objects under. Magistrate issued the order under section 144 of CrPC.

 

 

Rajesh Kumar Shavan, DM of Rajouri district issued an order stating that it has been observed that the Anti-National elements are using drones and flying objects to cause damage, injury, and risk to human lives in certain parts of the Union Territory. Following which the Shavan imposed the ban/restrictions on the storage, sale, possession, use, and transport of any drone or small flying objects/flying toys in the district in the exercise of powers vested under section 144 of CrPC.

 

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“In the current situation, it is rational and expedient to discontinue the use of any drone/ small flying objects in all social and cultural gatherings to eliminate any risk of injury to life and property.” the Office of the Rajouri District Magistrate said in a statement.

 

 

He also directed those having drones or like objects in their possession to deposit the same with the local police station. "However, those having already the drone cameras/flying objects or toys or like objects in their possession shall get the same deposited with the local Police Station against proper receipt," the order said.

 

It further warned that any violation of the order shall attract punitive action as warranted under relevant law. "The Senior Superintendent of Police, Rajouri shall ensure implementation of this order in letter and spirit," the order read.

On Sunday morning, two explosions were carried out by the use of drones in the technical area of the Jammu Air Force Station. The first blast ripped off the roof of a single-story building at the technical area of the airport manned by the IAF in the Satwari area on the outskirts of Jammu. The second one was on the ground.

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