Drones, gliders banned in Mumbai in wake of possible aerial attacks

In order to prevent any threat from the skies, the Mumbai police banned the use of drones and paragliders in the metropolis for a month, PTI reported. 

This ban will remain in place between March 31 and April 29, a police notification said.

"We issue such orders periodically to avoid any kind of misuse of drones and paragliders," a senior police official said.

He, however, clarified there have been no specific intelligence inputs about any possible aerial attack on the financial capital.

"It is a routine order issued under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by the police.