December 29, 2024 03:07 am (IST)
IB alert against flying micro light objects in capital on International Yoga Day
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) Ahead of the International Yoga Day on June 21, the Intelligence Bureau has sounded an alert in the national capital against the possible use of light flying objects for aerial attacks during celebrations at Rajpath.
Reports said the following the alert Delhi Police has banned flying of kites, balloons, glider, micro light objects during the programme to prevent any security threat to VVIPs and others from the air.
Flying drones for aerial photography has also been banned.
Thirty companies of security personnel will guard Rajpath and surrounding areas on International Yoga Day.
According to media reports, about 5,000 armed security personnel including Delhi policemen will be deployed to secure the yoga venue and its adjoining areas as thousands of yoga practitioners including Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the early morning programme.
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