Authorities in Nagaland have declared Chumoukedima district a temporary no-fly zone on March 6 in view of a scheduled VVIP transit. The order was issued by the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, as part of security arrangements for the movement of the visiting dignitary. According to the official notification issued by Commissioner of Police Aotula T. Imchen, the restrictions will remain in force from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on March 6, 2026. During this period, the entire Chumoukedima district will be treated as a “Red Zone,” and the use of drones or any similar aerial devices will be strictly prohibited. The order has been issued under the provisions of Rule 24 of the Drone Rules, 2021, and Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. Under these rules, the use of any Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), drones, or related aerial gadgets within the district will not be allowed during the specified hours.
Apart from drone restrictions, authorities have also imposed a ban on any form of firing practice during the same period. The order applies to security forces, civil police, central police organisations, private firing ranges, and even licensed civilian firearm holders. Bursting of firecrackers has also been prohibited from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm as part of the precautionary security measures. Officials said the restrictions have been imposed to ensure safety and maintain security during the VVIP transit through the area. Such temporary measures are often enforced during high-level visits to prevent any potential security threats.
Since it was not possible to individually serve notice to every person or organisation concerned, the order has been issued ex-parte due to security exigencies. Authorities said the information will be widely circulated through the media and displayed on notice boards at police offices and police stations to ensure that the public is aware of the restrictions.
