Drone cameras, UAVs banned in Islamabad for two months

ISLAMABAD: Drone cameras and un-manned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been banned in the federal capital for two months after the district administration warned they can be used by miscreant to sabotage security during Azadi March.

“It has been informed that certain segment of public operate ‘Un-manned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Islamabad which pose a unique threat to the precarious security situation of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). These UAVs can be used by miscreant to conduct terrorist acts in the areas that have been secured and safeguarded against ground attacks. Any possible terrorist attacked would jeopardize security of the residents of ICT and sensitive installations that would create law and order situation and threat public peace at large,” an order issued by the District Magistrate Islamabad said.

Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Hamza Shafqaat, clarified when contacted that all kinds of UAV including drones and airplanes fly with remote control system, have been banned in Islamabad for the period of two months.

A source of the Islamabad Administration told The News when asked that use of drone cameras by media would also be strictly prohibited during the coverage of Azadi March.

Originally published in The News