The police, in the order said, on 09/03/2023, on the occasion of the Prime Minister of Australia's Mumbai visit large number of VIPS, various officers in large numbers are expected to attend the program, It is necessary that some checks should be put ,on activities around Mumbai, so that Terrorist/Anti-social elements may not attack through drone, paragliders, remote control microlight aircraft, all types of balloons, kites and immediate action is necessary for the prevention of the same.

The preventive order was issued by Vishal Thakur, DCP, Operations, Mumbai Police.

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It further said, on March 9, in view of the Prime Minister of Australia's Mumbai visit, no drones, paragliders, all types of balloons, kites and remote control microlight aircraft flying activities to be allowed in jurisdiction of Airport Police Station, Sahar Police Station, Colaba Police Station, Vile Parle Police Station, Kherwadi Police Station, Vakola Police Station, Bandra Police Station, Worli Police Station, Gamdevi Police Station, D.B. Marg Police Station, Marine Drive Police Station, Cuffe Parade Police Station.

The police said that this order shall remain in force with effect from 00.01 hrs. of 09/03/2023 till 24.00 hrs. of 09 /03/2023 unless withdrawn earlier.

The order said, "any person contravening this order shall be punishable under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code,1860."