Two Arrested for Flying Drone Near Karnataka High Court

Fast summary

• Bengaluru authorities arrested two individuals for flying a drone outside the Karnataka High Court on Sunday.
• The incident was flagged by High Court security, who alerted the local police control room.
• Assistant sub Inspector Srinivas D.B. adn a colleague responded too the situation and discovered that Vishal and Rohith were using the drone to record footage of Vidhan Soudha premises for their social media account.
• A case was filed under Sections 125 (acts endangering life or personal safety of others) and 289 (negligent conduct with respect to machinery) of BNS against the duo.
• they admitted they wanted footage of an illuminated Vidhan Soudha for visuals but were released on station bail after questioning.
• the area is designated as a high-security, no-fly zone housing vital installations like the Karnataka High Court, Vidhan Soudha, Governor’s residence, and other government offices.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The arrests highlight ongoing concerns about unauthorized drones in high-security areas across India, reflecting a need to balance evolving technology with robust security protocols. While recreational filming is gaining popularity due to social media trends, stricter enforcement in no-fly zones ensures public safety in sensitive regions like Bengaluru’s administrative hub.

This incident underscores two critical aspects: first,heightened public awareness about restricted zones can help deter inadvertent violations; second,regulatory clarity surrounding drone usage may enhance compliance among casual users without compromising essential security measures around key government installations.

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