Drone ban in Cyberabad for Miss World contest
The Hindu
Cyberabad police ban drones and micro light aircraft ahead of Miss World 2025 contest in various parts of the police commissionerate jurisdiction on specific dates
The Cyberabad police have imposed a ban on drones, para-gliders, and other remotely controlled micro light aircraft across several key areas ahead of the Miss World 2025 contest scheduled to be held in Telangana
The restrictions will be in place from May 4 to June 2, as per the notification, issued by Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty.
The police have prohibited flying of drones and similar aerial vehicles up to a radius of 100 metres around designated locations and on specified dates during the duration of the pageant.
The areas under restriction include Hitex in Madhapur on May 2, 24, 26 and 31; Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad from May 6 to 8; Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on May 10 and 17; Experium Eco Tour Park in Chilkoor on May 16; T-Hub at Gachibowli on May 20 and 21; Shilparamam on May 21; Shilpakalavedika on May 22 and Trident Hotel in Hi-Tech City, Madhapur, for the entire duration from May 2 to June 2.
Police have warned that any person found violating this order will face legal consequences under relevant laws. The enforcement comes as part of heightened security arrangements for the international event, which is expected to attract high-profile participants and global attention.
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