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Power Stations Under Drone Threat!
18 Mar
Summary
- Four Maharashtra power stations face drone threat via email.
- Security heightened, drone flight restrictions imposed.
- Investigation underway to identify sender, origin possibly Tamil Nadu.
Security has been significantly heightened at four major thermal power stations in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region. This action follows a threat received via email, indicating an intention to target the facilities using drones equipped with lethal bombs. Authorities have imposed strict restrictions on drone flights in the vicinity of the affected power stations.
An extensive search operation was conducted at two of the power stations and their surrounding areas, involving specialized units. While no suspicious items were found, a high alert has been declared across all premises. The investigation into the sender's identity is ongoing, with preliminary information pointing to a possible origin in Tamil Nadu, though the IP address is under scrutiny.
The identified power stations include Khaparkheda, Koradi, Chandrapur, and Paras. Efforts are underway to uncover the organization or individual behind the threatening email and ensure the safety of these critical infrastructure sites.
