Lahore: The implementation of Section 144 has been extended across Punjab. The Home Department has also extended the ban on flying outdoor drones under Section 144 by 30 days.
The Punjab government has banned the use of drones in view of security concerns, however, limited use of small drones is allowed during events inside halls and marquees. The responsibility for the safe use of drones in indoor events will lie with the organizers. Intelligence and law enforcement agencies have been exempted from the ban.
The Home Department has formed a ‘Safe Drone Usage Committee’ at the district level to issue written permission for the safe use of drones. The district ‘Safe Drone Usage Committee’ will issue written permission for the safe use of drones for agricultural, irrigation and research purposes.