Mumbai police clamp ‘no flying activity’ in 4 places on Maharashtra Day

The Mumbai police Tuesday issued an order directing ‘no flying activity’ in Mahim, Shivaji Park, Worli and Dadar on the occasion of Maharashtra Day on May 1. The officials said that a ceremonial parade has been organised in Shivaji Park and several VIPs are expected to visit the programme due to which the order was circulated as a safety precaution.

The order reads, “Whereas it is possible that, during the ceremonial parade and public programme on the occasion of ‘Maharashtra Day’ at Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai, the terrorist / anti-social elements may try to use the air space for breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquillity and there may be grave danger to the human life, safety and damage to public property on that account.”

“A large number of people are also expected to gather for the Maharashtra Day celebrations, due to which it is necessary that adequate security checks are put in place to prevent unwanted activities around Shivaji Park area in Dadar,” said an officer.

The police also said that the order shall remain in force with effect from midnight (00.00 hrs) till the end of the day (24.00 hrs). “Any person contravening this order shall be punishable under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860,” the order further read.