Nagpur Police Bans Photography At RSS HQ In Nagpur, Declares It 'No Drone’ Zone

RSS headquarters is located in the Mahal area of Maharashtra's Nagpur city.

RSS headquarters is located in the Mahal area of Maharashtra's Nagpur city. Image used for representational purpose.

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Maharashtra News: The Nagpur police has declared the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur a “no-drone” zone and banned photography and videography of the premises till March 28, citing a potential threat to it, as reported by news agency PTI. The RSS headquarters is located in the Mahal area of Maharashtra's Nagpur city.

In an order issued on Sunday under Section 144 (1) (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), Joint Commissioner of Police Aswathi Dorje said the RSS HQ is located in a densely populated area surrounded by hotels, lodges and coaching classes, PTI reported.

Due to this, individuals passing through the vicinity could take pictures and videos or employ drone videography, posing a potential threat to the headquarters, the order further stated. “Therefore, I am prohibiting the taking of pictures, videos or drone photography in the area,” Dorje said in the order, as quoted by PTI.

According to officials, those violating the order will face action under Indian Penal code section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant). The order will remain in effect from January 29 to March 28 this year, they said.