A case was registered because the location manager allegedly flew a drone without mandatory permission in the high-security Fort area during a film shoot.
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Dhurandhar 2 Crew Member Booked For Flying Drone Without Permission, FIR Lodged In South Mumbai
Mumbai Police filed a case against "Dhurandhar 2's" location manager, Rinku Rajpal Valmiki, for unauthorised drone use in the high-security Fort area during filming with Sanjay Dutt.
The FIR cites disobedience of lawful orders, as drone operation requires prior approval due to the area's sensitive status. (Representational Image)
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- Mumbai Police booked film location manager for unauthorized drone use.
- Drone operated during actor Sanjay Dutt's film shoot in Fort.
- Operating drones is prohibited in Fort's high-security zone.
Mumbai Police have registered a case against the location manager of the film Dhurandhar 2 for allegedly flying a drone without mandatory permission in the high-security Fort area of south Mumbai. The incident occurred during a film shoot involving actor Sanjay Dutt.
According to police, the FIR was registered by the MRA Marg police station on February 1 against Rinku Rajpal Valmiki under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for “wilful disobedience of lawful orders issued by public authorities.”
Drone Used Without Mandatory Clearance
As stated in the FIR, the film crew used a drone to shoot a sequence despite not having the required authorisation. Police said operating drones without prior approval is prohibited in the Fort area due to its high-security status.
Trouble began when the entire crew, including actor Sanjay Dutt, assembled at the location on February 1 for the shoot. This was the third day of the filming schedule at the site.
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Fort Area Transformed for Film Set
Police noted that since January 30, the historic Fort precinct had been dramatically altered to resemble a bustling old street in Pakistan for the purpose of the film. The unauthorised drone activity during this shoot led to police intervention and the subsequent registration of the case.
Further investigation into the matter is currently underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was a case registered against the film's location manager?
What is the name of the film for which the drone was used?
The film is named Dhurandhar 2. Actor Sanjay Dutt was involved in the shoot.
Why is flying drones prohibited in the Fort area?
Operating drones without prior approval is prohibited in the Fort area due to its high-security status. The area was transformed for a film set.
What section of law was invoked against the location manager?
The location manager was booked under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for wilful disobedience of lawful orders issued by public authorities.
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