{
  "id": 1934242,
  "title": "Wedding photography drones near Bareilly Air Force station raise safety concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/wedding-photography-drones-near-bareilly-air-force-station-raise",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T12:33:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/wedding-photography-drones-near-bareilly-air-force-station-raise-safety-concerns-101787140856154.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Administration in Bareilly has instructed authorities to intensify surveillance and preventive actions against drones utilized for wedding and party photography near the Air Force station, highlighting the potential threats these drones may pose to aircraft operations. This directive emerged from a meeting of the Environmental Management Committee for Air Force airspace, held at the divisional commissioner's office on Tuesday. Air Force officials highlighted bird activity, unauthorized construction, and drones as key safety concerns around the station. They pointed out that areas around Chawad, Bhuda, Nainital Highway, and Delhi Highway experience significant bird activity, which could potentially endanger aircraft during take-off and landing. Moreover, officials noted an uptick in drone usage during November and December, a period when drones are frequently employed for videography at weddings and parties. Discussions during the meeting also touched upon unauthorized constructions exceeding height limits around the airfield, waterlogging, inadequate drainage, and a burgeoning waste accumulation issue. The divisional commissioner directed officials to pinpoint a suitable site for a resource recovery center in Chawad, enhance cleanliness around the Air Force station, and improve drainage in Karampur Chaudhary and Chawad areas. The meeting was also informed that approximately 21.5 lakh tonnes of waste had amassed at a solid waste management plant, with 17.5 lakh tonnes already disposed of, and work on disposing of the remainder was underway. A waste management plant nearing completion in Sathrapur was expected to alleviate the problem further. Additionally, the municipal corporation was tasked with formulating an action plan for managing the growing population of monkeys and stray dogs around the Air Force area, and police patrols were directed to be increased around the station. Unauthorized vendors were to be removed, and no construction activity was to occur without the consent of the Bareilly Development Authority. Furthermore, authorities were instructed to prepare a list of high-rise buildings near the Air Force area to ensure compliance with prescribed regulations. Plans for a joint mock drill to prepare for emergencies or accidents in the area were also under consideration.",
  "summary": "Air Force officials said that bird activity, unauthorised construction and drones were among the major threats to flight safety around the station.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}