Police to keep close eye on drones in view of R-Day functions

January 17, 2016 14:24

Police in the national capital and neighbouring states will keep a vigilant eye on "drones", which have been perceived as a major threat to security especially in view of the Republic Day celebrations ahead. "The subject of unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, was taken up as a priority in the latest Inter-State Coordination Meeting.

"Delhi Police Chief (B S Bassi) has asked his force and police departments of the neighbouring states to keep a vigilant eye on drones, as they have been perceived as a major threat to security, especially in view of Republic Day," a senior police official said.

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