Puri, Oct 13: Concerns over the security of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri have resurfaced after a drone was reportedly spotted flying over the shrine around 5 am on Tuesday. The identity of the person operating the drone remains unknown.

According to reports, the incident has raised fresh questions about the security arrangements at the temple, one of Odisha’s most sensitive religious sites. Police have launched an investigation to determine where the drone was operated from and who was responsible for flying it over the temple premises.

The identity of the drone operator has not yet been established, and further details are awaited as the investigation continues.

Repeated incidents of drones being spotted over the Shree Jagannath Temple have triggered concerns over potential security lapses. Given the religious and cultural significance of the shrine, demands are growing for the authorities to treat such incidents with utmost seriousness.

🚨 Security Concerns Resurface at Puri Srimandir! A drone was reportedly spotted flying over the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri around 5 AM on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns over security at the revered shrine. The identity of the drone operator remains unknown. Police have launched an investigation to trace the operator and determine where the drone was flown from. The incident has renewed calls for stronger surveillance and anti-drone measures to prevent unauthorised aerial activity over the temple. Who operated the drone, and how did it reach the restricted area? Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.

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There have also been calls for the immediate deployment of anti-drone technology to strengthen surveillance and prevent unauthorised aerial activity over the temple.

The police investigation is expected to shed light on the identity of the operator and the purpose behind the drone flight. Further details are awaited.