Several drone-like objects were spotted flying over prominent locations in Kolkata at night, alerting both state and central government agencies in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor.
At least 8-10 such unmanned aerial vehicles were spotted hovering over the Hastings area, Park Circus, the Vidyasagar Setu and Maidan on Monday, news agency PTI reported, citing state government officials.
The drone-like objects were first sighted by officials at the Hastings Police Station.
“These drone-like-objects were seen flying from the direction of Maheshtala in South 24 Parganas district late on Monday. They hovered over the Hastings area, the Second Hooghly Bridge (Vidyasagar Setu) and Fort William (the army’s Eastern Command headquarters),” a police officer was quoted as telling PTI.
While a police officer told PTI that they are probing all angles, including espionage, the Defence Ministry cautioned against any speculation.
“We have received some information from media that drone activity has been spotted in the skies, we’re looking into the authenticity of the information,” the Defence Ministry stated while responding to reports of a drone hovering over the Indian Army’s Eastern Command headquarters in Kolkata.
“It is requested to not speculate and wait for official version. Please do not speculate as it may be a complete hoax,” it added.
Meanwhile, a senior administrative official in the West Bengal government told PTI that the Centre has sought report of the recent sightings.
An investigation has already been initiated by the Special Task Force (STF) and the Detective Department of Kolkata Police, the police official informed, as reported by PTI.
“We are probing the matter from all angles, including the possibility of espionage,” the officer told PTI.
According to the official, the drones were briefly sighted above the Park Circus area before it disappeared.
Inputs from PTI
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