Drone Sighting Prompts Temporary Suspension of Flights at Imphal International Airport

Oct 06, 2025 09:52 pm CST

Flight operations were temporarily halted at Imphal International Airport after an unauthorized drone was spotted at 3,600-4,000 feet altitude by an incoming IndiGo flight. Officials have issued strict warnings against drone usage near airport zones including Imphal City, Nambol, and Bishnupur areas, emphasizing that violations will face legal consequences. Security forces have deployed anti-drone systems in the region to counter potential threats.