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Drone Near Matoshree Prompts Probe Demands as Police Call It Authorized BKC Survey

Officials say it was an approved BKC mapping survey, prompting calls for clarity on permissions.

Overview

  • Aaditya Thackeray said a drone hovered at window level near the Thackeray residence and left when noticed, raising privacy concerns.
  • MMRDA and Mumbai Police stated the flight was part of a sanctioned Bandra Kurla Complex survey conducted with permission.
  • Deputy Commissioner of Police Manish Kalwaniya urged people to avoid misinformation and said there was no security breach.
  • Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders, including Anil Parab, demanded an investigation to identify the operator and verify the purpose of the flight.
  • Officials did not specify whether permissions covered operations near restricted residential zones or whether nearby residents were informed.