Security Concerns
DLP Report
PESHAWAR
In view of the prevailing security environment, the provincial government has imposed a temporary restriction on outdoor flying of drones and other remotely piloted aerial devices across the province as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety.
According to an official advisory issued from the office of the Chief Secretary, all outdoor flights of quadcopters, drones and related aerial equipment by private individuals, commercial operators and organisations have been restricted until further orders.
District administrations, in coordination with law enforcement agencies, have been directed to ensure strict implementation of the measure. The advisory warns that any unauthorised drone activity will invite legal action under relevant laws.
The provincial government has urged citizens to adopt precautionary measures in the interest of collective security. The public has been advised to avoid unnecessary outdoor gatherings, particularly near sensitive or official installations, and to exercise caution in residential colonies and public spaces.
Citizens have also been cautioned against approaching or touching any unidentified flying object debris or suspicious aerial equipment found on the ground. In such cases, they have been directed to immediately report the matter to the nearest police station or district control room.
In addition, all government departments, attached offices, public sector entities and field formations have been instructed to review and strengthen their security arrangements.
Departments have been advised to restrict non-essential outdoor events within official premises and sensitise staff regarding reporting protocols in case of any suspicious aerial activity. Authorities have also been directed to maintain close coordination with district administrations and police for timely information-sharing.
The advisory outlines procedures for handling suspicious objects or drone wreckage. In the event of recovery of any such device, the area must be immediately cordoned off and access restricted. Only authorised bomb disposal units or trained personnel will be permitted to handle or examine the material, and public access will remain prohibited until formal clearance is granted.
