Patiala, June 7 – Additional District Magistrate Madam Kanchan has declared 500 meters area of ??Jails in Patiala district as no drone zone in Patiala district using the powers conferred under Section 144 of Penal Code, 1973. These orders will remain in force till August 3, 2024 and legal action will be taken against the violators. According to a letter issued by Director General Police Punjab, drones have become increasingly popular and easily accessible in the public domain, raising concerns about potential security breaches and threats, the order said. Potential misuse of drones for unauthorized surveillance near prisons, smuggling of narcotics (mobiles, drugs, weapons, etc.), facilitating escape attempts and even terrorist attacks aimed at challenging state sovereignty Can't be denied. Such unauthorized drone flights near prisons pose a serious threat, exposing prisons to security breaches. Keeping the security of the jails at the fore, it is necessary to declare the area of ??the jails and the 500 meter area around the jails as a no drone zone.