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Drone spotted over thermal power plant near India–Pak border in Jaisalmer: Police
According to eyewitnesses, the drone was first noticed at around 10pm above the power plant premises. Locals said it continued to circle the nearby airspace for nearly an hour
A suspicious drone was spotted in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district on Monday night over a gas-based thermal power plant, the location of which is closer to the India-Pakistan border, police said.
Confirming the development, Ramgarh police station in-charge Bhutaram Bishnoi said a probe is underway adding that flying drones in the district is completely prohibited without prior permission.
According to eyewitnesses, the drone was first noticed at around 10pm above the power plant premises. Locals said it continued to circle the nearby airspace for nearly an hour.
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A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media. HT could not independently verify the authenticity of the video.
A complete ban on drone operations is in place in Jaisalmer owing to security concerns and its proximity to the international border.
Police have appealed to locals to report any suspicious activity. Investigators are also examining the possibility that a tourist or local resident may have unknowingly flown the drone. Officials have warned that if such a violation is confirmed, strict legal action will be taken against those responsible.
