Image for representation purpose only. Drone-like objects were spotted in Kolkata on Wednesday (May 21, 2025).
Reports of drone sightings over Kolkata have been received and are currently under investigation, a Defence Ministry Spokesperson said on Wednesday (May 21, 2025). “Efforts are underway to ascertain the veracity of this event. Further information will be shared as facts are established. In the interim, the Media is urged to refrain from speculation,” the official added.
Personnel at the Hastings Police Station first spotted these flying objects having similarities with drones.
“These drone-like-objects were seen flying from the direction of Maheshtala in South 24 Parganas district late on Monday. They hovered over the Hastings area, the Second Hooghly Bridge (Vidyasagar Setu) and Fort William (the army’s Eastern Command headquarters),” a police officer said.
The drone-like objects were also seen over Park Circus area in the eastern part of the metropolis before disappearing, he said.
The Special Task Force (STF) and the Detective Department of Kolkata Police have already initiated an investigation, he added.
(With inputs from PTI)
Published – May 21, 2025 01:22 pm IST