Bengaluru Implements No-Fly Zone Ahead of PM Modis Visit

Bengaluru, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Security measures have been intensified in Bengaluru ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on November 13. The city’s police commissioner, S. Kumar Singh, has declared temporary no-fly zones around three key event locations.

According to the order, the no-fly restrictions will be in effect from 7 AM to 4 PM on November 13. This includes areas within a one-kilometer radius of the R.A. Mandurkar Fire and Emergency Services Training Center, Helipad-2 on Bannerghatta Road, Tavarekere Metro Station, and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) auditorium.

The Prime Minister will first arrive at the R.A. Mandurkar Fire and Emergency Services Training Center. From there, he will inaugurate the Tavarekere Metro Station and later participate in an event at the IIMB auditorium.

In light of the Prime Minister’s security, local deputy commissioners requested the establishment of these no-fly zones. During this period, operations of drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), gliders, small aircraft, and unauthorized flights will be prohibited.

The police commissioner emphasized that this order was issued under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Defence Code (BNSC) to ensure the safety of the Prime Minister, other VVIPs, and dignitaries.

During his Karnataka visit, Modi will also inaugurate ‘Bharat Van’ in Mysuru. This mini-forest project is part of the “Namma Mysuru, Namma Koduge” initiative and is located at the foothills of Chamundi Hill.

Additionally, he will unveil India’s first tilted LED dome planetarium, developed collaboratively by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and Mysore University. This facility, costing approximately ₹118 crores, accommodates 150 to 160 people and is designed for both students and tourists.

After the Bharat Van program, the Prime Minister will head to the Cosmos venue for official events before departing for Delhi via an Indian Air Force aircraft.

In Mysuru, extensive security arrangements have also been implemented. The Special Protection Group (SPG) has taken control of the planetarium site at the foot of Chamundi Hill, tightening security checks.

As part of the security measures, iron barricades are being erected along the main roads leading to the planetarium and Bharat Van. Employees entering the premises are subject to strict screening. Authorities have also conducted background checks on students attending the planetarium’s inauguration and briefed them on the security protocols to follow during the Prime Minister’s visit.