Mumbai, July 15: Mumbai police on Saturday issued a preventive order banning the flying of drones, remote controlled micro light aircraft, paragliders, para motors, hand gliders and hot air balloons over the metropolis for a period of 30 days, an official said.

The prohibitory order, which he said was a "regular" one, was in view of the possibility of misuse of such objects to target VVIPS, endanger life of public at large, destroy public property and cause law and order disturbance. Terror Threat to Mumbai: ‘Prepare for 26/11-Like Terrorist Attack if Seema Haider Does Not Return to Pakistan,’ Caller Tells Mumbai Police.

The order also bans unlawful assemblies of five or more persons due to information gathered from various sources about likelihood of breach of peace and disturbance to public tranquility from such gatherings, the official added. The prohibitory order covers processions, use of loudspeakers and other sound amplifying systems, musical bands and bursting of firecrackers, he said. Mumbai: Foreign National Roaming Suspiciously on Link Road in Borivali Arrested After Cops Learn About Him Entering India Illegally.

However, marriage and funeral functions, statutory meeting of companies, clubs, assemblies in and around cinemas, halls, schools etc are exempt, the official pointed out. The prohibitory order will be in place from Saturday till July 29, the Mumbai police official said.

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