Guwahati: Unauthorized Remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) like drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have been banned at an aerial distance of 3 km from the perimeter of Dimapur airport.
The order was issued by Commissioner of Police Rothihu Tetseo.
As per the reports the Police Commissioner stated that anyone violating this order will have to face suspension or cancellation of the Unique Identification Number (UIN)/Unmanned Aircraft Operator Permit (UAOP) of the RPA issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
Additionally, the order read under the sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Aircraft Act 1934, the Aircraft Rules 1937, or any statutory provisions case can be also lodged against the accused.
The order was issued in regard to adherence of the Civil Aviation Requirement, Section 3 – Air Transport, Series X Part 1 Issue 1, of August 27, 2018.