Security of Chhath ghats beefed up with drone surveillance
The deployment of police across key locations such as ITO ghat and Kalindi Kunj ghat has been intensified to manage the crowd and stop anti-social elements to disrupt the festivities.
The deployment of police across key locations such as ITO ghat and Kalindi Kunj ghat has been intensified to manage the crowd and stop anti-social elements to disrupt the festivities.
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The technical surveillance unit was also put on the job. All the vehicles which had crossed the Police checkpoints around that time were scrutinised.
The area has been cordoned and further search of area is being carried out.
As per the police records, nearly 125 drone sorties from Pakistan to Punjab were recorded this year, much higher than the last year.
The army has expressed keen interest to utilise Garuda Aerospace's expertise and technical knowledge in the field of drone technology.
