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Hans India
23-05-2025
- Hans India
After Kolkata, drone-like objects spotted in skies of Sagar Island
Kolkata: After Kolkata, mysterious movements of drone-like illuminated objects have been spotted in the skies of Sagar Island in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Sagar Island, located at the confluence of the River Ganges, is famous for the iconic Kapil Muni Ashram and the annual Gangasagar Mela there. Eyewitnesses told the police and the media persons that at around 12.30 p.m., illuminated objects with colours like red, green and yellow were spotted in the skies of Sagar Islands. As per the latest information available, such mysterious movements of illuminated objects were also spotted in the skies of Sagar Island-adjacent Mousuni Island, Fraserganj and Namkhana. The local residents of Sagar Island, after noting the illuminated objects in the sky, immediately contacted the local police station. However, none of the eyewitnesses were able to specify the exact number of the flying objects. The district police superintendent of Sundarban District Police, Koteswar Rao, claimed that an investigation has already been started in the matter. The mysterious light movements were spotted for around 10 to 15 minutes. The movements, according to eyewitnesses, were from the southern side to the northern side of the Sagar Islands. Similar movements of drone-like illuminated objects were spotted in the skies of Kolkata during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. Both the Kolkata Police and the Eastern Command of the Indian Army had taken note of these. In that case, the mysterious movements of light were first spotted by some on-duty cops in some police stations in the city, who immediately informed the Kolkata Police headquarters and subsequently the office of the Eastern Command.
Hans India
22-05-2025
- Hans India
After Kolkata mysterious drone-like objects spotted in skies of Bengal's Sagar Island
After Kolkata, mysterious movements of drone-like illuminated objects have been spotted in the skies of Sagar Island in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Sagar Island, located at the confluence of the River Ganges, is famous for the iconic Kapil Muni Ashram and the annual Gangasagar Mela there. Eyewitnesses told the police and the media persons that at around 12.30 p.m., illuminated objects with colours like red, green and yellow were spotted in the skies of Sagar Islands. As per the latest information available, such mysterious movements of illuminated objects were also spotted in the skies of Sagar Island-adjacent Mousuni Island, Fraserganj and Namkhana. The local residents of Sagar Island, after noting the illuminated objects in the sky, immediately contacted the local police station. However, none of the eyewitnesses were able to specify the exact number of the flying objects. The district police superintendent of Sundarban District Police, Koteswar Rao, claimed that an investigation has already been started in the matter. The mysterious light movements were spotted for around 10 to 15 minutes. The movements, according to eyewitnesses, were from the southern side to the northern side of the Sagar Islands. Similar movements of drone-like illuminated objects were spotted in the skies of Kolkata during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. Both the Kolkata Police and the Eastern Command of the Indian Army had taken note of these. In that case, the mysterious movements of light were first spotted by some on-duty cops in some police stations in the city, who immediately informed the Kolkata Police headquarters and subsequently the office of the Eastern Command. The light movements surfaced from the sides of Maheshtala and Behala in the southern outskirts of Kolkata. They remained visible in the skies over central Kolkata for around 10 to 15 minutes, following which a couple of them vanished on the northern side and some on the eastern side of the city. There were confusing inputs regarding the exact number of light movements. Later, the office of the Eastern Command of the Indian Army issued a statement confirming receipt of information about 'suspected drones' being spotted in the city skies on Tuesday late at night. 'Reports of drone sightings over Kolkata have been received and are currently under investigation. Efforts are underway to ascertain the veracity of this event. Further information will be shared as facts are established. In the interim, the media is urged to refrain from speculation,' the Wednesday statement read.
India Today
21-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Drone sightings over Kolkata spark alarm, Defence Ministry issues statement
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 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 drone-like objects were first sighted by officials at the Hastings Police "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 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 a senior administrative official in the West Bengal government told PTI that the Centre has sought report of the recent 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 to the official, the drones were briefly sighted above the Park Circus area before it from PTITune InMust Watch
News18
21-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Drone-Like Objects Over Kolkata Spark Alarm Amid India-Pak Conflict, Police Launch Probe
Last Updated: At least 8-10 such objects were spotted hovering over the Hastings area, the Vidyasagar Setu and Maidan on Monday. Drones Over Kolkata: Several drone-like objects were spotted hovering over prominent locations in Kolkata at night, alerting both state and central government agencies and prompting to probe the incident in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. At least 8-10 such objects were spotted hovering over the Hastings area, the Vidyasagar Setu and Maidan on Monday, news agency PTI reported, citing the officials. The police are investigating the matter from all angles, including the possibility of espionage. Where The Drones Were Spotted? The drone-like objects were first spotted flying over Hastings Police Station as discovered by the police personnel. '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 told the news agency. Such flying objects were also seen over Park Circus area in the eastern part of the metropolis before disappearing, he said. Police Probing Matter 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 the news agency. The Central government has sought a report from the state government over the incident. 'Reports of drone sightings over Kolkata have been received and are currently under investigation. Efforts are underway to ascertain the veracity of this event. Further information will be shared as facts are established. In the interim, the Media is urged to refrain from speculation," Himanshu Tiwari, Public Relations, Eastern Command, MoD said in a statement. Meanwhile, the Defence Ministry issued a statement and 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. (With inputs from PTI) First Published: May 21, 2025, 16:28 IST
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Before ‘Bangladeshis' from Gujarat, 80 from Delhi ‘pushed back'
Days before the Border Security Force (BSF) pushed back 'illegal' Bangladeshi immigrants after they were arrested in Gujarat, a similar fate befell a group of 80 such immigrants arrested from the national capital. In a letter to the BSF's Eastern Command, the Foreigners Regional Registration Office in Delhi intimated that the group of 80 would be brought to Kolkata on April 23. The letter sought the cooperation of Kolkata Police in receiving the arrested individuals arriving by train and taking them to the border to be handed over to the BSF. Speaking to The Hindu, an official aware of the matter said the detainees were 'pushed back' through land to Bangladesh on the night of April 23. 'Bangladeshis who are trying to enter India illegally are now being pushed back instead of being arrested,' said the official. New Method The official said a high number of requests for deportation has been coming from Delhi in the past six months in the wake of a crackdown on such illegal immigrants. 'The new method is being used to cut down on the state's resources since arrest, appearance before court and imprisonment for months takes up time and resources without any concrete results,' said the official. The official added that the exercise to push back illegal immigrants into Bangladesh at the border has been happening at least four times a month in the recent past.
