Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra Police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar have banned the use of laser and beam lights around the city's Chikalthana airport over security concerns, an official said on Thursday.

The official said the decision has been taken by Police Commissioner Praveen Pawar to avoid visibility problems caused to aircraft pilots due to such lights.

An official release said the use of lasers and beam lights can also cause accidents.