Drones Over Amritsar: A Security Concern in the Shadow of History The recent incident near Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport in Amritsar, where suspected drones triggered a security alert and flight diversions, highlights the evolving nature of threats to air travel.
The exact origin and nature of these objects are still unknown, but their presence within striking distance of an international airport raises fundamental questions about the preparedness and response mechanisms of our security agencies.
The Amritsar incident is part of a broader trend of drone sightings near airports worldwide. Similar incidents have occurred in the United Kingdom, Australia, and even within the United States.