Cops ban flying activities in central Mumbai during Maharashtra Day celebrations

Mumbai, Apr 28 (PTI) Police banned flying activities during the Maharashtra Day ceremonial parade scheduled for May 1 at Shivaji Park and related celebrations in central Mumbai.
    A preventive order banning flying activities was issued under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which will remain in force in the jurisdiction of Mahim, Shivaji Park, Dadar, and Worli police stations for a full day on May 1st (Maharashtra Day).
    During the ceremonial parade and public programme, there is a possibility that terrorists or the anti-social elements may try to use the airspace for breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquillity, the order stated. It said there may be grave danger to human life and safety and damage to public property.
    Police emphasised adequate security checks to prevent untoward activities around the Shivaji Park area in central Mumbai as a large number of people are expected to gather for the Maharashtra Day celebrations.

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