The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has recovered 11 drones from an alleged smuggler along the India-Nepal border in Bihar’s Madhubani district, an officer said on Thursday.
Shankar Singh, an SSB commandant, said on a tip-off, they arrested Binay Kumar Mahto and recovered the 11 drones from his car on Tuesday while he was travelling from Nepal to Bihar. “The drones were found hidden in the vehicle,” he said.
Police superintendent Satyaprakash cited preliminary investigation and added it suggested the consignment was on its way to be delivered in Madhubani. “We are investigating all aspects...”
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There has been an increased focus on the India-Nepal border for checking the use of drones since June 27 when a drone was used to cause explosions at an Indian Air Force station in Jammu.
On June 28, SSB arrested three smugglers and recovered eight drones from Bihar’s West Champaran.
The Centre has instructed security agencies to be extra vigilant about any flying objects ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15.