Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Kannauj SP Warns Against Drone Theft Rumors, Announces Action
In Kannauj, India, the police are telling people to stop spreading rumors about drones being used to steal things.
The SP (police chief) says that no reports of drone thefts have been proven true.
People are seeing things in the sky at night, like stars and planes, and thinking they are drones.
The police are holding meetings and asking people to be careful.
If people spread rumors, they could face serious charges.
The police have also found that there are 50 registered drones in the area, and the owners have been told not to use them without permission.
Kannauj SP warns against spreading rumors of drone-related thefts.
Action will be taken under the National Security Act and Gangster Act.
Police organized awareness meetings with village Pradhans and held chaupals.
Investigations found no evidence to support claims of drone-related thefts.
Police have contacted drone owners and banned drone operation without permission.
- Who
- SP Vinod Kumar and the Kannauj Police
- What
- The Kannauj SP is warning against spreading rumors about drones being used for theft.
- When
- Thursday, earlier this month
- Where
- Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To prevent panic and take action against those spreading false information.
Rumor Spreaders
Police
False Claims vs Police Action
Rumor Spreaders
Spreading false claims of drone-related theft.
Police
Accepting and investigating claims.
- SP
- Vinod Kumar
- Action under
- National Security Act and Gangster Act
- Awareness Measures
- Meetings with Pradhans, 50 chaupals
- Registered Drones
- 50
- Arrests
- 8