Chandigarh, May 14 -- Haryana government has imposed a complete ban on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones till May 25, according to additional chief secretary (home) Sumita Misra.

In a letter addressed to all deputy commissioners, police commissioners, and superintendents of police across the State, the ACS (home) has stated that this preventive ban is a critical step to counter potential threats and to safeguard sensitive areas during heightened security scenarios.

"The prohibition has been imposed across state, except when used by the Indian Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), State Police, NDRF, and SDRF," she said in a statement, advising all police units and local authorities to intensify surveilla...