Drone found abandoned on Coimbatore International Airport premises
Police in Coimbatore are investigating the discovery of an abandoned toy drone found on the premises of the local international airport. Authorities believe the device was likely operated by a neighborhood child and have confirmed it lacked any suspicious equipment.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the security challenges posed by the proliferation of consumer drones near sensitive infrastructure like airports.
The police have launched an investigation after a drone was found lying on the premises of the Coimbatore International Airport.
The police said that Central Industrial Security Force personnel spotted a drone inside the airport compound, close to the perimeter wall, on October 1. They examined the device and reported it to higher officials and airport authorities.
According to the police, the airport’s chief security officer lodged a complaint at the Peelamedu station regarding the incident. The police registered a case under Sections 125 (act endangering life or personal safety of others), 285 (danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation) and 329 (3) (criminal trespass) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on October 2.
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