Chinese man arrested for flying drone over Victoria Memorial

A Chinese national - Li Zhiwei, has been apprehended by CISF personnel for flying a drone over the Victoria Memorial, without permission. He has been sent to police custody till March 25.

Kolkata:A Chinese national was arrested on Sunday for allegedly flying a drone over the iconicVictoria Memorial here, police said.

Li Zhiwei, 34, was apprehended by CISF personnel after they spotted the drone over the memorial's dome, a senior officer of Kolkata Police said.

"The Chinese man arrived in the city from Malaysia on Friday. He has been arrested and we are trying to ascertain his true intention of flying the drone," he told media.

"We have the Eastern Command's headquarters and the Fort William only a few metres from the Victoria Memorial. And, one needs special permission to fly drones in this sensitive area. He had no such permission," the officer added.

Li has been sent to police custody till March 25.

(With inputs from PTI)