Imphal, Sept. 4 -- The whole of Churachandpur district of Manipur has been made a no-fly zone for drones, paragliders and quadcopters with immediate effect as security arrangements are being tightened across Manipur ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed visit on September 12, officials said.

The Churachandpur District Magistrate Dharun Kumar in view of intelligence reports highlighting potential security threats, issued a comprehensive order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Bagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

The ban order will continue until the VVIP leaves the state.

It imposes restrictions on drones, remote-controlled micro-light aircraft, para-gliders, para-motors, hand gliders, and hot air balloons within the district.

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