According to police, no civilian is allowed to use the technology, as a user can easily intercept police control room messages, which is a major security concern
Mumbai: The Oshiwara police on Thursday detained a man for installing a walkie-talkie system in his car and roaming around with it. The person has been identified as Neeraj and he was detained from the high-profile Lokhandwala area.
The Oshiwara police are questioning Neeraj and if he fails to produce the licence for using the gadget, he may be booked under the Official Secrets Act. According to the police, Neeraj was detained after they received a tip off from their sources and then they tracked him down. When the police inquired about him, he claimed to be working in a serial, but failed to produce any documents.
According to police, no civilian is allowed to use the technology, as a user can easily intercept police control room messages, which is a major security concern.
If the license is found, the police will check whether the use of the gadget was used during the shoot or elsewhere. The police may take stringent action against him.
According to an officer from Oshiwara police station the detainee can be booked under several sections. “We have not recovered any license from him, nor has he been able to any legal documentation regarding the walkie-talkie. If he fails to produce any proof, we can book under Official Secret Act as it is the matter of national security,” an officer from Oshiwara police station.
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Detained for using drone over BARC
Mumbai : The Trombay police on Tuesday registered a case against two employees of housing.com for using a drone to click pictures without taking permission from the local authorities. The matter had come to light after a professor with Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Centre spotted the duo using a drone alongside Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) who then videographed it and alerted the local police.
The video which is available with the police clearly showed them using the drone and then the two leaving in a Toyota. They were present in the premises for about 20 to 25 minutes before they left in the Toyota. The police who immediately began investigation in the case traced the vehicle which was registered in the name of man who was the owner of Housing.com. On further inquiry it was revealed that the car at that point of time was being used by the manager of the website who with another official was clicking pictures of the plot to update it on their website.
A case under section 188 which states Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant under Indian Penal Code (IPC) was registered late on Tuesday. An official from Trombay police station stated that the drone could capture pictures and not capture video. The Mumbai police had banned the use of drone within the city limits to ensure security. A person who intends to use drone is expected to seek permission from the local authority before doing so.
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Sayed Roshan
