Drone hovers over Indian PM Modi's residence in New Delhi, probe underway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
A drone was reportedly spotted above Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Monday (July 3) morning, causing a security alert.
Delhi Police said that a probe began after they received information from the Special Protection Group (SPG) at 5:30am local time about the drone in the no-flying zone above PM Modi's residence.
SPG is an elite force that looks after the security of the Prime Minister of India.
The Delhi Police said in a statement: "Information was received about an unidentified flying object near the PM's residence. Thorough searches were made in nearby areas but no such object was detected."
Police also said that the air traffic control room (ATC) was also contacted. They also didn't detect any such flying object near the PM's residence.
Officials added that "at present, due to the sensitive area, the police are investigating. Things will be clear only after verifying the facts".
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PM Modi's security
Recently, a new set of rules issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that security will now be handled by an officer not less than the rank of an Additional Director-General belonging to the Indian Police Service. The rules noted that the junior officers will be appointed on deputation for an initial period of six years.
PM Modi's Varanasi visit
PM Modi is likely to visit Kashi on July 7 on the proposed tour of his parliamentary constituency Varanasi. A statement said that it is believed that during this time the Prime Minister will gift several schemes worth about three thousand crores to Kashi. In this, various projects are to be inaugurated and the foundation stone laid by the Prime Minister.
The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing a list of all the projects to be dedicated and laying the foundation stone. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently reviewed the progress of development works with the officials.
(With inputs from agencies)
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