In light of rising tension between India and Pakistan, the Gurgaon district administration on Friday announced a ban on firecrackers as well as flying of drones and low-lying vehicles like gliders and hot air balloons till July 7.
The decision was taken in a meeting held between Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar and representatives of various resident welfare associations on Friday evening.
“Flying of drones and low-lying vehicles, as well as use of firecrackers for any purpose, have been banned till July 7,” district administration spokesperson Bijender Kumar Yadav told The Indian Express.
“Under current circumstances, fireworks and the noise made by firecrackers can make people fear missile and bomb attacks, and give rise to law and order issues,” an official said. The ban also covers microlight aircraft, gliders, hot air balloons, kite flying, and Chinese microlights, the official added.
Further, the administration announced that while sirens having a 5-km range will be installed at the offices of the sub-divisional magistrates as well as block development and panchayat officers, sirens with a 1-2 km range will be set up at other public places in the district.
Officials said that strict vigil will be maintained around a 3-km radius of sensitive establishments like Air Force and Army bases. Also, while hotels and other such establishments have been asked to submit documents for verification of their visitors, police verification has been made mandatory for anyone staying in the district for more than one week, they added.
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