Archive · 19 Jul 2025
Panic Grips UP Village Amidst Night Drone Sightings
People in a village in India are scared because they keep seeing drones flying over their houses at night.
They think that thieves might be using the drones to plan robberies, so they are now patrolling at night and even shooting guns in the air to scare away potential criminals.
The police are looking into it and believe it might just be some young people playing with the drones.
The police said they will catch whoever is flying the drones soon.
Residents of Chhajlat area in Moradabad are experiencing panic due to drones flying over homes at night.
Villagers suspect organized gangs are using the drones for reconnaissance to commit burglaries.
The latest incident occurred on Thursday night.
Residents have begun night patrols and fired in the air to deter potential criminals.
Police are investigating the matter and suspect the incidents are a simple act by youths.
- Who
- Residents of Chhajlat and local police.
- What
- Drones are being spotted flying over homes at night, causing panic among villagers.
- When
- The incidents have been occurring recently, including Thursday night.
- Where
- Chhajlat area in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Unclear, but villagers fear the drones are being used to plan burglaries.
Villagers
Police
Suspicions on drone usage
Villagers
Drones are being used by organized gangs to commit burglaries
Police
Police suspect simple act of youths
- Location
- Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Incident
- Drones flying over homes at night
- Response
- Night patrols and firing in the air
- Police Investigation
- Ongoing; suspects youths
