Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug 7: In view of the visit of Hon’ble Vice President of India, the District Magistrate, South Andaman has issued an order today prohibiting aerial activities in selected places inside Sri Vijaya Puram.
The Order stated that flying, operation, or use of all types of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)/Drones, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and any other similar aerial platforms, as well as all para-jumping/paragliding and other aerial recreational activities, is hereby prohibited in and around the following locations:
Veer Savarkar International (VSI) Airport; Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (DBRAIT); National Memorial Cellular Jail; Flag Point; Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (NSCB) Island.
This prohibition shall remain in force from 08.08.2026 to 09.08.2026 (both days inclusive), or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Any person found violating this order shall be liable for action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, in addition to any other applicable provisions of law, including the relevant provisions governing civil aviation and unmanned aircraft operations.