Drone spotted over PM Modi's residence, police probe underway: Report
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A drone was reportedly spotted flying over the official residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, which is a no-fly zone, early on Monday. According to reports, the Special Protection Group (SPG), which provides proximate security to the PM, contacted the Delhi Police at approximately 5:30am on Monday. Police sources said that a probe was underway, as per the news agency ANI.
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Delhi Police's statement after alleged drone incident
Providing an update, the Delhi Police said in a statement, "An information was received at NDD control room regarding an unidentified flying object near the prime minister's residence was received. SPG contacted the police at 5:30am." "Thorough searches were made in nearby areas, but no such object has been detected so far," the release further said.
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ATC found no trace of flying object: Police
The release also added that the police also contacted Delhi airport's Air Traffic Control (ATC) room, which did not detect any such flying object near the prime minister's residence. "At present, due to the sensitive area, the police are investigating. Things will be clear only after verifying the facts," the Delhi Police statement said. Further details are awaited on the matter.
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