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Drone Discovery Near India-Bangladesh Border Triggers Security Investigation

Authorities in Assam are probing the origin and purpose of a Chinese-made UAV found near the border, with conflicting theories and heightened vigilance in the region.

Police confirmed that the drone was made in China, but no memory card was installed in it. (HT photo sourced)
Drone recovery India-Bangladesh border
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Overview

  • A Chinese-made, toy-level drone was recovered in an open field near Sribhumi, Assam, close to the India-Bangladesh border.
  • Local residents alerted authorities, who secured the drone and transported it for forensic analysis to determine its origin and intent.
  • Sribhumi police suspect the drone may have crossed the border from Bangladesh, but BSF officials dispute this, citing the drone's limited range and capacity.
  • Technical experts are examining the drone's components and potential data, though no memory card was found, leaving its purpose unclear.
  • The discovery has prompted increased border patrols and surveillance, as tensions remain high following recent Indian military strikes in Pakistan.