According to an order issued by Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Shivasimpi Channappa, the restriction under the pre-existing section 163 of the BNSS came into force from midnight of November 12. It will be in effect until midnight on November 16. .

The directive states that due to the expected influx of thousands of Dev Deepawali devotees, local residents and various personalities, it is essential to ensure robust security and maintain law and order.

“To manage the crowd and the movements of personalities, the use of drones, kites, balloons, remote-controlled ULMs and paragliders is strictly prohibited without prior authorization. This precautionary measure has been implemented to mitigate potential security risks related to such aerial objects,” the directive states.

According to mythology, Dev Deepawali is celebrated 15 days after Diwali, on the full moon night of the Hindu month of Kartik. The festival commemorates the victory of Lord Shiva over the dreaded demon Tripurasura.

Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) (power to issue order in case of emergency of nuisance or apprehended danger) has replaced Section 144 of the erstwhile CrPC.