A “Made in China” drone, equipped with high-resolution cameras, was recently discovered near the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura, prompting a joint investigation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Tripura Police. The incident, widely reported by the media, has raised questions about border surveillance and security in the sensitive region.
The drone, weighing approximately 915 grams, was found on August 1 (Friday) by a young boy in a paddy field near the Durgabari Border Outpost, roughly 650 metres from the international boundary. Unaware of its significance, the boy reportedly took the drone home and cleaned it. His family subsequently informed the authorities, leading to swift action.
Following the alert, Tripura Police took custody of the device and immediately sent it to the state government’s Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for examination. A BSF official stated that after the FSL analysis is complete, the drone will be transferred to the BSF headquarters in Delhi for a more comprehensive technical and intelligence assessment. The official also mentioned that it is “not yet clear from where the drone came into the Indian territory,” and that further details would emerge after a thorough investigation.
The presence of an unidentified drone near the international border has heightened security vigilance, particularly given the ongoing political situation in neighbouring Bangladesh and the general sensitivity of the region. Tripura shares an 856 km border with Bangladesh, making it susceptible to various cross-border activities. Security forces have already intensified patrolling and surveillance along the frontier.
