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Bengaluru: A black drone spotted near Isro Satellite Integration and Test Establishment (ISITE) campus triggered a security alert after Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel noticed it flying 30-40 metres outside the perimeter wall at 8.48am on Aug 23. The drone, about one foot in size, was visible for 7-8 seconds before returning towards Anandnagar, about 1km away in east Bengaluru. 4, noticed the drone flying 30-40 metres outside the perimeter wall. The drone, flying at an estimated height of 90-100 feet, was reportedly approaching from Anandnagar near Marathahalli.
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CISF constable Bappi Rabi Das, deployed at watch tower no, according to the complaint filed by defence personnel M Ramachandra. Security officials treated the incident as a potential sub-conventional aerial threat and said legal action will be taken against those responsible for operating the drone. The police officer said notices have been issued to the photographer and drone operator.
A security patrol later noticed a housewarming ceremony was being held nearby and suspected the drone was flown to capture aerial footage of the house. Since the area has been declared a no-drone zone, a case has been registered at HAL police station. Following the alert, CISF control room informed all duty posts and directed quick reaction team (QRT) to conduct a thorough search around ISITE campus. Download the TOI App.
A senior police officer said a case has been registered under Section 329 (criminal trespass and house-trespass) and Aircraft Act at HAL police station. During investigation, it was confirmed the drone was used for the housewarming ceremony.
The house owner said he had given the contract for photography/videography of the ceremony to a photographer. It had crossed the orange range and entered red range. CISF gets an alert when drones enter red range. He had hired the drone operator to get an aerial view of the house, and there was no intention of capturing ISITE campus.