Siliguri, 02nd November: Security arrangements have been tightened in Siliguri in view of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s proposed visit to the city. The Siliguri Police Commissionerate has declared three important areas as no-drone zones for November 03. Police Commissioner Syed Waquar Raza issued an official order in this regard on November 02.
According to the order, the restrictions will remain in force from 6 AM to 10 PM on November 03. Flying drones will be completely prohibited within the designated areas.
The restricted zones include a five-kilometre radius from the outer boundary of Bagdogra Airport under Bagdogra Police Station; a five-kilometre radius from the outer boundary of Uttar Kanya under NJP Police Station; and a five-kilometre radius from the outer boundary of Baghajatin Park near Court More under Siliguri Police Station.
The police administration has taken this step to strengthen security arrangements in view of the Chief Minister’s proposed visit. The order was issued based on instructions received from the West Bengal Directorate of Security.
Police Commissioner Syed Waquar Raza stated that drone operations would not be permitted in the three designated areas during the Chief Minister’s visit. The police are maintaining heightened vigilance across the city as part of the security arrangements.
