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IB Probes Unidentified Drone Over Solar Industries' Nagpur Airstrip

Production of weaponised drones at the facility elevates security concerns.

Overview

  • Security staff reported blinking lights over the company's airstrip around 7:15 pm on December 9, with darkness preventing identification of the device's size.
  • Nagpur Rural Police registered an FIR at Kondhali police station against an unidentified person and opened an investigation.
  • Police searched Malkapur, Shiva and Sawanga villages and kept teams in place for two days, yet found no trace of the drone or its operator.
  • An Intelligence Bureau team joined the probe and reviewed the area as agencies coordinate to determine the device's origin and purpose.
  • Authorities strengthened security around the premises and are examining technical data and nearby CCTV footage for leads.