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Offenders Using Illegal Drones in UP Will Be Booked Under Gangster Act & NSA: CM Yogi - The Statesman

UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, AUG 3 – Uttar Pradesh CM orders strict legal action under Gangster and National Security Acts and calls for a state-wide drone monitoring system to curb panic from illegal drone use.

  • In Lucknow on August 3, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath warned miscreants spreading panic via drones will face Gangster Act and NSA charges, directing officials to establish a statewide drone monitoring system.
  • Over the past week, reports of glowing aerial objects in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand triggered public anxiety, with some incidents later found to be false alarms.
  • Authorities discovered two suspects in Muzaffarnagar who used pigeons with LED lights to mimic drones, causing panic before being exposed as a hoax.
  • The CM mandated routine patrolling in all districts across Uttar Pradesh to enhance security and instil public confidence.
  • He labelled the hoaxes `deliberate attempts to destabilise peace` and warned of charges under the Gangster Act and NSA, emphasizing the need for vigilance.
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued strict orders on the misuse of drones in Uttar Pradesh. He said that those who spread terror will be booked under Gangster Act and if needed, NSA will be imposed. Flying drones without permission will be completely banned. Surveillance will be increased in all districts and strict action will be taken against misuse of technology.

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UP News: The Yogi government is going to take strict action against those who spread terror through drones in UP. The state government is preparing to take action against such people under the Gangster Act and NSA.

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India TV News broke the news in India on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
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