The Cyberabad Police have imposed a temporary drone ban in Madhapur ahead of scheduled visits by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for the Bharat Summit 2026, restricting the operation of drones and other remotely controlled aircraft for nearly two days.
The order is effective from 7 pm on November 13 until 6 pm on November 15. It covers drones, paragliders and remotely controlled micro-light aircraft in Madhapur, where Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit HITEX on November 14.
Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit HITEX on November 15 for the Bharat Summit 2026. The restrictions therefore span the period covering both planned visits and apply before, during and immediately after the scheduled programmes.
Cyberabad Police Commissioner M Ramesh said that anyone violating the restrictions would face legal action as per law. The police did not provide further details in the supplied announcement about the number of personnel deployed, the specific enforcement arrangements or any designated areas where drone operations may be permitted.
The temporary prohibition affects recreational, private and commercial users of the listed aircraft in Madhapur during the specified period. It also places responsibility on operators to ensure that their drones, paragliders and remotely controlled micro-light aircraft are not used within the restricted area and timeframe.
Madhapur is part of Hyderabad’s Cyberabad urban region and includes major commercial, technology and event spaces. The restriction is linked to the planned movement and programmes of senior political and government figures at HITEX, but the police announcement does not specify whether additional traffic, access or parking restrictions will be issued for visitors and commuters.
The order remains in force until 6 pm on November 15. Cyberabad Police have warned that legal action will be taken against violators under the applicable law.
