21-05-2025
Drone-Like Objects Over Kolkata Spark Alarm Amid India-Pak Conflict, Police Launch Probe
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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
