Drones Banned Near Puri's Jagannath Temple Ahead Of Rath Yatra

Since the Jagannath Temple is a Red Zone as per The Drone Rules 2021, no one is allowed to fly gadgets over the temple premises, an advisory said.

Ahead of Lord Jagannath's annual Rath Yatra on June 20, Puri police has banned flying drones near the 12th century shrine, an official said on Monday.

The restriction will be in force till July 1, the official said, adding legal action will be taken against defaulters.

"Unregulated drone use by inexperienced people poses a risk to the safety of devotees. We had earlier initiated legal action against a few for violating the rules," a senior official of Puri police said.

The advisory was issued keeping in view the safety and security of Srimandir, Sri Gundicha temple, chariots of deities and devotees.