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Crime
Suspicious Drone Near Amritsar Airport Forces Reroute of Seven Flights, Security on High Alert
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 09:22 AM
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A suspected drone was observed near the runway of Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji International Airport on Sunday night, prompting authorities to alter the routes of seven scheduled flights.
On Sunday night, security personnel at Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji International Airport in Amritsar reported a suspicious aerial object hovering near the runway. The unidentified device, described as a drone, was spotted shortly after the airport’s evening operations began.
In response, the airport’s air traffic control instructed seven commercial flights to deviate from their original flight paths and adopt alternative routes to maintain safe separation. The rerouting was carried out without any reported injuries or damage to aircraft.
Local police and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) were immediately alerted. Both agencies have launched a joint investigation to identify the source of the drone and assess any potential security breach. Officials emphasized that the incident is being treated seriously, but no further details about the drone’s origin or purpose have been released.
The incident adds to a series of recent drone sightings near critical infrastructure across the country, prompting heightened vigilance among security forces. Authorities have urged the public to report any similar observations promptly.
In response, the airport’s air traffic control instructed seven commercial flights to deviate from their original flight paths and adopt alternative routes to maintain safe separation. The rerouting was carried out without any reported injuries or damage to aircraft.
Local police and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) were immediately alerted. Both agencies have launched a joint investigation to identify the source of the drone and assess any potential security breach. Officials emphasized that the incident is being treated seriously, but no further details about the drone’s origin or purpose have been released.
The incident adds to a series of recent drone sightings near critical infrastructure across the country, prompting heightened vigilance among security forces. Authorities have urged the public to report any similar observations promptly.