Suspected drones near Amritsar airport trigger flight diversions, security alert

Late Sunday, security authorities at Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport in Amritsar issued a high-level alert following the sighting of suspected drone-like objects in the vicinity of the facility. As a precautionary measure, flight operations were temporarily suspended for over an hour, resulting in the diversion of incoming aircraft.

Authorities initiated an investigation into the objects to ensure the safety of the airspace. Normal operations resumed after the security review concluded, though the incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding unauthorized aerial activity near sensitive infrastructure.