Several drone-like objects were spotted flying over different places in Kolkata at night. It alerts each state and relevant authorities in the aftermath of Op Sindoor.
At least 8-10 such unmanned aerial vehicles noticed soaring over the Hastings area, Park Circus, the Vidyasagar Setu and Maidan on Monday. The drone-like objects have been first sighted by officers on the Hastings Police Station.
Drone Like objects visible in Kolkata
“These drone-like-objects had been visible flying from the route of Maheshtala in South 24 Parganas district overdue on Monday. They hovered over the Hastings area, the Second Hooghly Bridge (Vidyasagar Setu) and Fort William (the navy’s Eastern Command headquarters),” a police officer said. While a police officer informed PTI that they may be probing all angles, including espionage, the Defence Ministry show towards any hypothesis.
“We obtained some facts from media that drone interest spotted in the skies, we’re looking into the authenticity of data,” the Defence Ministry said. “It is asked to not speculate and watch for official version. Please do not speculate as it could be a whole hoax,” it delivered.
Probe launch against Drone line objects
Meanwhile, a senior administrative official in the West Bengal authorities advised PTI that the Centre has sought report of the current sightings. An research initiated by Special Task Force (STF) and the Detective Department of Kolkata Police, the police official said. “We are checking the problem from all angles, along with the opportunity of espionage,” the officer instructed PTI. According to the official, the drones have been in short sighted above the Park Circus area before it disappeared.
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