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KOLKATA: The Chinese consulate in Kolkata has urged visitors to be mindful of local laws and avoid flying drones around the city’s landmarks. The official added that as per their information, Zhiwei was a tourist and didn’t know about the drone laws in India. We have updated the relevant laws and rules on our website, but many are still unaware of them,” a senior Chinese consulate official in Kolkata said. He had used drones in Philippines and Indonesia and was unaware of Indian laws regarding flying drones.“We have reminded Chinese tourists to India to follow the laws and regulations of the country. The warning comes after a Chinese tourist was arrested on Saturday and sent to eight days’ police custody for flying a drone above the Victoria Memorial premises.Li Zhiwei (34) was apprehended by CISF while taking aerial photos and videos of Victoria Memorial, using a drone..