Flying of drones above sacred sites at Medaram prohibited
The Hindu
Flying of drones has been prohibited above the sacred sites — Chilakalagutta hillock and the altar of the tribal deities at Medaram, the tiny village in Mulugu district, which is scheduled to host the
Flying of drones has been prohibited above the sacred sites — Chilakalagutta hillock and the altar of the tribal deities at Medaram, the tiny village in Mulugu district, which is scheduled to host the four-day biennial Sammakka Saralamma jatara from February 16 to 19 —, official sources said.
Use of camera-fitted drones meant for video recording will not be allowed over the prohibited areas at the jatara site to maintain the sanctity of the sacred site, sources added.
The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Collector Krishna Aditya in Mulugu on Wednesday.
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