Puri: In a significant development, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has officially declared Shree Jagannath Temple in Odisha’s Puri as a Red Zone, or a no-fly zone, enhancing security measures around the 12th-century shrine.

Sharing information about the development, Puri Superintendent of Police Prateek Singh said on Saturday that the DGCA move comes after repeated sightings of unauthorised drone flights over the temple premises. ADVERTISEMENT

He said the Red Zone status will remain effective for three years, till September 25, 2028. The restriction will apply to unmanned aircraft such as drones, which can pose a significant security challenge.

The temple and adjoining areas had earlier been designated as a No-Fly Zone to prevent aerial intrusions and ensure the safet

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