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Unclaimed Drone Wing Found on Kutch Coast During Security Patrol

Debris of an unclaimed drone wing was recovered from the Kutch coastline during intensified patrolling. The wing, measuring 10 feet by 3 feet, was found between Pingleshwar Beach and Sindhodi village. Officials have sent the component to the Indian Air Force for technical analysis to identify its model and origin. The discovery is part of ongoing coastal security exercises following recent weather conditions that have washed ashore unclaimed items.

Key Points: Drone Wing Found on Kutch Coast During Patrol

  • Unclaimed drone wing debris found on Kutch coast
  • Recovery made during coordinated patrol on May 2
  • Wing measures 10 feet long, 3 feet wide
  • Sent to IAF Bhuj for technical analysis
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Gujarat: Unclaimed drone wing found in Kutch during coastal patrolling

Debris of an unclaimed drone wing recovered from Kutch coastline. Material sent to Indian Air Force for analysis to determine origin and model.

"We have found it during the routine patrolling. - Vikas Sunda"

Bhuj, May 4

Debris of an unclaimed drone wing has been recovered from the coastline of western Kutch during intensified round-the-clock patrolling, with the material sent to the Indian Air Force for examination to establish its origin and specifications, officials said on Monday.

The recovery was made on May 2 along the seashore between Pingleshwar Beach and Sindhodi village, where joint teams of the Special Operations Group (SOG), Local Intelligence Branch (L.I.B.)'s Field unit, Jakhau police and State Intelligence Bureau were conducting coordinated patrols.

The operation is part of an ongoing coastal security exercise initiated following recent weather and marine conditions that have caused unclaimed items, including suspected narcotic packets, to wash ashore in parts of the district.

Police said the debris, identified as a portion of a drone wing, measured approximately 10 feet in length and three feet in width and was found in an unclaimed condition.

After the discovery, officials carried out necessary consultations with senior officers and initiated legal procedures before arranging to transfer the material for further analysis.

Superintendent of Police Vikas Sunda said the object was detected during routine surveillance. "We have found it during the routine patrolling," he told IANS.

He added that multiple methods are deployed to monitor the coastline and border areas. "We do camel patrolling and foot patrolling along the border areas," he said.

The patrolling system, conducted continuously across the coastal belt of western Kutch, also includes horse-mounted units and motorcycle patrols to ensure coverage of remote and difficult terrain.

The measures follow instructions issued by senior police authorities to strengthen maritime and border security in the region.

Sunda said the recovered component has been forwarded to the Air Force for technical assessment.

"We have sent this wing to the Air Force Station at Bhuj for further analysis, in order to identify the model of the drone and the origin of manufacturing," he said.

Further investigation will depend on the findings of the Air Force analysis.

- IANS

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Priya S
Camel patrolling? That's so unique! 😊 But seriously, this shows how vulnerable our coastline is. Even with all this patrolling, a drone part can wash up. Need better coastal radar and naval coordination.
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Vikram M
Another day, another unexplained object in Kutch. First the narcotics washing ashore, now a drone wing. Are we doing enough? The IAF analysis is crucial. Could be from a surveillance drone or a smuggling attempt. Let's not forget the drone threats from across the border. Good that authorities are taking it seriously.
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Ananya R
I hope this isn't another case of a Pakistani drone used for dropping weapons or drugs. The fact that the patrol found it is commendable. But we need to ask: How did it get there? Was it from a military drone that got lost? Or civilian? This needs more transparency for the public.
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Rohit P
Proud of our jawans doing camel and horse patrols in tough terrain. But a drone wing with 10 feet length? That's no toy drone. Could be from an Indian military exercise gone unnoticed? Or a hostile surveillance platform. Let's wait for IAF report. Meanwhile, this should trigger a review of our coastal security gaps.
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Kavya N
Good to see coordinated efforts between SOG, L.I.B., police, and state intelligence. This is how we should protect our borders. Hope the Air Force provides a quick analysis. And please strengthen coastal patrols with more technology - night vision drones, thermal imaging cameras would help our brave patrolling teams.

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