In view of the upcoming legislative assembly session in Uttar Pradesh’s capital, security arrangements have been thoroughly tightened across Lucknow. The Lucknow Police Commissionerate has issued a high alert and imposed Section 163 within a 5-kilometer radius of the Vidhan Bhavan. Additionally, prioritizing law, order, and security, the entire surrounding areas of the Raj Bhavan, Chief Minister’s residence, and the Vidhan Bhavan have been officially designated as a ‘No-Flying Zone’. Strict police directives mandate that any protests or demonstrations without prior permission will only be allowed at the designated Eco Garden, while demonstrations, the entry of tractor-trolleys, and drone shooting remain strictly banned in other areas.
Slow-Moving Vehicles and Weapons Prohibited in Vidhan Bhavan Perimeter
To ensure smooth security and traffic control during the session, several restrictions have been enforced within the main perimeter of the Vidhan Bhavan. The entry of slow-moving vehicles—including tractors, tractor-trolleys, tongas, bullock carts, buffalo carts—is completely barred. Furthermore, carrying weapons, inflammable materials, gas cylinders, and other hazardous objects in and around the Vidhan Bhavan area is strictly prohibited.
Major Routes Restricted for Security Reasons
According to orders issued by the police administration, several key routes within VIP and sensitive zones have been placed under restricted areas:
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Lalbatti Crossing to Bandriyabag Crossing.
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Bandriyabag Crossing to Golf Club Crossing and via Park Road to Civil Hospital Crossing.
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Civil Hospital Crossing to Atal Chowk and via Mayfair T-point to Novelty Crossing.
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Novelty Crossing via ITMS Crossing to Burlington Crossing.
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Burlington Crossing via Sadar Cantt bridge to Udayganj T-point.
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Udayganj T-point via Abdul Hamid Crossing to Lalbatti Crossing.
Holding unauthorized protests or engaging in activities that compromise security along all these identified routes and zones is strictly forbidden.
No-Flying Zone: Strict Ban on Drones and Photography
The airspace above and surrounding the Vidhan Bhavan, Raj Bhavan, Chief Minister’s residence, and other vital government offices has been secured as a ‘No-Flying Zone’. Using drone cameras for recording or conducting any form of videography and photography in these areas without prior permission from the Commissioner of Police or Joint Commissioner of Police is strictly prohibited.
Protests Permitted Only at Eco Garden
The administration has made it clear that barring the government-designated site ‘Eco Garden’, staging protests anywhere else in Lucknow without prior permission will invite strict legal action. Furthermore, gathering in groups of five or more people, taking out processions, or assembling as crowds in public spaces without prior authorization faces severe restrictions.
Round-the-Clock Surveillance and Social Media Monitoring
Security forces will maintain a 24/7 deployment around the Vidhan Bhavan, Lok Bhavan, and Jan Bhavan, strictly preventing the entry of any suspicious individuals. Simultaneously, the police social media cell is maintaining strict vigilance over internet platforms to ensure that no individual spreads misleading information, rumors, or inflammatory posts. Violators of these regulations will face immediate FIR registration and strict legal prosecution.