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Suspected drones near Amritsar airport divert seven flights to Delhi

From Indian Express · () English

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  • Authorities diverted seven flights to Delhi after suspected drones were seen near the operational area of Amritsar International Airport.
  • Flight operations remained suspended for about 90 minutes, while Punjab Police and central security agencies responded.
  • Airlines affected included Malaysia Airlines, IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express.

Seven flights, including two international services, were diverted to Delhi after multiple suspected drones were seen hovering near Amritsar International Airport’s operational area.

The incident occurred at around 10 p.m. on Sunday, when a drone-like object was detected near the runway. Authorities immediately alerted Punjab Police and other central security agencies, according to an official cited by news agency PTI.

Airport director Anirudh Kumar said suspicious activity involving drone-like objects had been detected close to the runway. All flight operations remained suspended for about one hour and 30 minutes while authorities responded.

Malaysia Airlines, IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express were among the carriers whose flights were diverted. The incident remained under development.

Multiple suspected drones were seen hovering around the operational area of the airport on Sunday night.

· Anirudh KumarThe airport director described the activity that prompted authorities to alert police and suspend operations.
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