Drone Sightings at Amritsar Airport Prompt Runway Closure, Flights Diverted

At 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, drones were observed hovering near the runway of Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar. The sighting triggered an immediate security alert by the airport authorities. In response, the runway was closed to all traffic and three flights, including an Air India service, were diverted to alternate airports. The diversion caused a temporary delay for passengers but no injuries were reported. Airport officials confirmed that the drones were deemed a potential threat and that the incident was under investigation.