MUMBAI DEC 21   :   Ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Mumbai Police on Wednesday issued prohibitory orders under section 144 and it will remain in place till January 18.

The prohibitory orders, which came into force from Wednesday, was issued under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), the police said.

As per the order, terrorists and anti-national elements might likely make use of drones, paragliders, etc, in their attacks and thereby target VVIPs and endanger the public.

Following this, the flying of drones, remote-controlled microlight aircraft, paragliders, para motors, hand gliders and hot air balloons over the city will be banned for 30 days.(UNI)