Twin tower demolition: Noida Police ban use of drones from 26 to 31 August over security reasons

Noida: The Noida Police on Thursday banned use of drones in city skies from 26 August till 31 August citing security reasons in view of the demolition of Supertech’s illegal towers, according to an order. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Headquarters) Ram Badan Singh invoked the powers under CrPC Section 144 as he passed the ban order. “Emerald Court Twin Towers in Sector 93A of Noida are proposed to be demolished on 28 August. It is necessary to ban drone operations in view of security,” the order stated. “Drones will not be operated by any private person or institution from 26 to 31 August. Violation of this order will be an offense punishable under IPC Section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by government officials),” it added. Earlier police had declared that drones will be allowed but only beyond the “exclusion zone” of about 500 metre and that too with their permission. No human, animal or vehicles would be allowed in the exclusion zone on 28 August. The nearly 100-metre-tall Apex and Ceyane towers-taller than Delhi’s iconic Qutub Minar - are scheduled to be demolished at 2.30 pm on 28 August in pursuance of a Supreme Court order that found their construction within Emerald Court premises in violation of norms. Over 5,000 residents living in Emerald Court and adjoining ATS Village society will be evacuated on 28 August. They will vacate premises by 7 am and allowed only after safety clearance post demolition by agencies concerned around 4 pm. Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .