Archive · 23 May 2025
Kolkata Investigates Unauthorised Drone Sightings, Raises Concerns
Someone saw objects that looked like drones flying in Kolkata.
Officials are trying to figure out what they were because no one gave permission for drones to fly there.
They're worried because drones could be a security risk, especially since Kolkata is close to an international border.
The police and the army are looking into it.
It's also a puzzle because the objects stayed in the sky for a long time, which might mean they had special batteries.
The authorities are considering the need for better technology to spot drones.
Multiple drone-like objects were sighted over Kolkata.
Authorities confirmed no permission was given for drone operations.
Kolkata Police and the Army's Eastern Command are investigating.
Sightings occurred on Monday evening in several Kolkata locations.
Officials are concerned about potential security implications.
- Who
- Kolkata authorities, Airports Authority of India (AAI), and Eastern Command are involved.
- What
- Unauthorized sightings of drone-like objects in Kolkata.
- When
- The drone-like objects were sighted on Monday evening; authorities confirmed no permission was given on Thursday.
- Where
- Kolkata, specifically areas like Hastings, Bhowanipore, Maidan, Red Road, and Rabindra Sadan.
- Why
- Authorities are investigating the unauthorized drone sightings, raising security concerns.
- Incident
- Unauthorized drone-like object sightings
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Date of Sighting
- Monday evening
- Investigation Agencies
- Kolkata Police STF and Army's Eastern Command
- Permission Status
- No permission was sought or granted for drone operations
- No-Fly Zone
- Hastings, near Fort William, is a no-fly zone