In a significant development, days ahead of Republic Day, which is celebrated on January 26 every year, Mumbai's Shivaji Park area is on high alert over the threat of an airstrike.
Accordingly, a 'No Flying Zone' will be declared over the area on January 26.
Mumbai Police has prohibited flying activities around Shivaji Park in Dadar to prevent the risk of terrorist activities. According to reports, this order will remain in force with effect between 00.00 hrs and 24.00 hrs on January 26, 2023.
This order was issued by DCP, Operations, Vishal Thakur citing that there are chances of terrorists, and anti-social elements trying to use the air space to breach peace and disturb public tranquillity during the ceremonial parade and Republic Day program. He shared that the following would be a grave danger to human life, safety and damage to public property.
The order read, “In view of the ceremonial parade and public program on the occasion of Republic Day at Shivaji Park no flying activities be allowed in the jurisdiction of Shivaji Park Police Station during Republic Day January 26, 2023.”
Further, the order stated that necessary security checks should take place to prevent any unwanted activities around Shivaji Park on Republic Day. Those failing to obey the order will be punished under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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