Bilaspur Central Jail Premises Declared ‘No-Fly Zone’, 500-Meter Radius Under Strict Drone Ban
Bilaspur, 11 June 2026: In a major move to fortify security, the Bilaspur district administration has completely sealed off the airspace around one of the city’s most high-profile zones. Bilaspur Collector and District Magistrate, Sanjay Agrawal, has officially declared the entire premises of the Bilaspur Central Jail and its surrounding 500-meter radius as a strict “No-Fly Zone” with immediate effect.
Following this sudden directive, any unauthorized operation of drones by citizens, commercial photographers, or private organizations within this designated perimeter is completely prohibited until further notice.
Why This Drastic Security Lockdown?
According to the official order, Bilaspur Central Jail is a highly sensitive and high-security government institution housing high-profile inmates. With the rapid advancement of technology, the administration sensed a potential security threat from the skies.
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The Threat From Above: Unauthorized drone flights over prison walls could compromise the internal security setup, leak confidential structural layouts, or assist in illegal surveillance of the premises and inmates.
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Inter-Departmental Alignment: This preventive action was initiated following a formal request from the Jail Administration, heavily backed by the written consent and security assessment of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Bilaspur.
Zero Tolerance: Fly a Drone, Face Prosecution
The administration has made it clear that there will be absolutely no leniency for violators:
Prior Approval Mandatory: Drones can only be operated under extraordinary circumstances, and that too, only after obtaining explicit, written permission from the competent authority in advance.
Strict Legal Action: Anyone caught flying a drone in this 500-meter restricted perimeter without a valid permit will be prosecuted under public safety regulations and prison security laws.
Orders Enforced With Immediate Effect
Collector Sanjay Agarwal has directed the SSP Bilaspur and the Central Jail Superintendent to ensure foolproof implementation of this order on the ground. The restrictive order remains active until further notice.
