The operator of paramotoring activities at a salt pan in Vasai West secured permission from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) via email, the local deputy commissioner of police (DCP) told mid-day on Thursday. DCP (Zone II) Sanjay Kumar Patil added that the operator, Samson D’silva, has to inform the police and the AAI when he conducts commercial paramotoring at the salt pan.

“D’silva’s permission expired on June 15. He wrote to AAI and got fresh permits on September 9 for paramotoring activities at Tok Pada area of Vasai, West and in Shirgaon, Virar East. As per the details sent by D’silva, the AAI permit will expire on June 15, 2021,” Patil told mid-day.