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Crime
Youth Accused of Lifting Drone from Field in Attari, Video Released
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 11:02 AM
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A video released from the Attari area shows a young man being accused of picking up a drone that had landed in a field.
A video circulating on social media depicts a young man in the Attari region of Punjab being confronted for allegedly picking up a drone that had come to rest in an agricultural field. The footage, captured by a passerby, shows the individual bending to retrieve the device, after which local authorities are seen approaching the site.
Police officials in the area have opened an inquiry into the incident, treating it as a possible violation of drone regulations and property rights. The young man has been identified only as a resident of the nearby village, and no formal charges have been filed pending further investigation.
The incident has sparked discussion online about the growing presence of unmanned aerial vehicles in rural Punjab and the need for clearer guidelines on their operation. As of now, the investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released additional details about the drone's ownership or purpose.
Police officials in the area have opened an inquiry into the incident, treating it as a possible violation of drone regulations and property rights. The young man has been identified only as a resident of the nearby village, and no formal charges have been filed pending further investigation.
The incident has sparked discussion online about the growing presence of unmanned aerial vehicles in rural Punjab and the need for clearer guidelines on their operation. As of now, the investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released additional details about the drone's ownership or purpose.