Drone-like objects noticed over Kolkata sky, police launch probe

A number of drone-like objects had been just lately noticed hovering over the evening sky in Kolkata, prompting the police to research the matter from all angles, together with the potential for espionage, officers mentioned on Wednesday, 21 Might.

No less than 8-10 such objects had been discovered flying over the Hastings space, the Vidyasagar Setu and Maidan on Monday evening, they mentioned.

The Centre has additionally sought a report from the West Bengal authorities over the incident, a senior bureaucrat within the state administration mentioned.

A defence official mentioned the “stories of drone sightings over Kolkata have been obtained and are presently underneath investigation”.

“Efforts are underway to determine the veracity of this occasion,” he mentioned in an announcement.

Personnel on the Hastings Police Station first noticed these flying objects having similarities with drones, police sources mentioned.