Overview

• Multiple drone-like objects were reported over Kolkata on May 19–20, including near Fort William, Vidyasagar Setu, and Park Circus.
• Kolkata Police's Special Task Force and the Defence Ministry's Eastern Command have launched investigations into the sightings.
• Authorities are examining the possibility of espionage due to the proximity of the sightings to sensitive military installations.
• The Central Government has requested a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the incident.
• Sundarbans Police clarified that recent sightings in coastal areas were low-flying civilian aircraft caused by air traffic congestion.