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UAV sightings near India-Bangladesh border prompt Meghalaya police to alert BSF and Indian Air Force amid rising tensions.
Bayraktar UAVs Spotted Near India-Bangladesh Border
Meghalaya police reported sightings of Bayraktar TB2 UAVs near Sohra and Shella. The drones were detected flying close to Bangladesh’s Chhatak and Sunamganj regions.
Strategic and Security Implications
The UAVs, operated from Bangladesh’s Tejgaon Airbase, have surveillance and precision strike capabilities with a 300km range and 27-hour endurance.
India’s Response to UAV sightings
The BSF and Indian Air Force are monitoring the situation with heightened surveillance. Countermeasures are being evaluated to ensure airspace security.
