Explainer: Smart policing in Haryana, cops adopt drones to control crowd

Drones are equipped with tear gas shells, indelible ink sprays, hi-tech cameras and warning systems for managing protests

Tribune News Service

Karnal, Updated At : 06:35 AM Sep 02, 2025 IST

The Haryana Police have taken a major step in modern policing by introducing drone-based systems for handling large-scale protests and maintaining law and order. Traditionally, such situations required heavy police deployment and often involved direct confrontation, which risked both the public and the police safety.

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Explainer: Smart policing in Haryana, cops adopt drones to control crowd

Drones are equipped with tear gas shells, indelible ink sprays, hi-tech cameras and warning systems for managing protests

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Tribune News Service

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