Overview
- Election officials said six surveillance drones were brought down using kites in Rahmathnagar, Karmika Nagar, Madhuranagar and Shaikpet.
- Separate reports said one drone was destroyed and two pilots were assaulted, with operators allegedly threatened to delete recorded footage.
- Authorities reported roughly 300 suspected Model Code of Conduct violations captured by drones, largely involving alleged cash distribution, now queued for review.
- The fleet streamed live video to a central command room linking the Election Commission, police and civic officials, with flights kept within DGCA limits near Begumpet Airport.
- The operation was coordinated by start-up Hanuma Vyuh with technical support from IIT Hyderabad’s TiHAN, and police have opened investigations into the sabotage and reported intimidation.