Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday tested drones for aerial surveillance ahead of the Independence Day on August 15.
A police team from Kothibagh police station led by SP Headquarters Arif Shah along with experts tested a few latest drones at Pratap Park, Srinagar.
KNO quoted officials saying that the drones were tested within the two kilometre radius of the Lal Chowk area.
“We have ten latest drones that will be used for aerial surveillance in and around the main venue for the Independence Day in Srinagar,” the news agency quoted a police official as saying.
“Today, a successful trial was conducted,” the official said. “Aerial surveillance helps keep a close watch on suspects. It also helps to further strengthen the multi-layer security cover that is put in place on the occasion of the Independence and the Republic Day.”