Dangerous game of drone thieves in UP, Yogi Adityanath gave a big order! Drone thief viral news up

When villages in western Uttar Pradesh began spotting drones gliding silently overhead at night, few imagined the scene would devolve into panic. Suddenly, what looked like harmless lights morphed into symbols of fear—driving thousands into impromptu night patrols. For the past two weeks, residents in districts including Amroha, Moradabad, Sambhal, Bijnor, and Hapur have lived under a strange new anxiety: drones.

In fields and on rooftops, people have taken to keeping vigil from dusk to dawn. Villagers across more than 1,500 settlements have stayed awake nightly, stepping out onto dusty lanes with sticks, walking sticks, and stones in hand. “It started like a curiosity, but soon everyone felt watched,” recalled one Tigri resident in Simbhaoli, Hapur district. “Especially women and children are terrified. We’re living under surveillance.”The Times of India+10Free Press Journal+10obnews.co+10

In several locations, community patrols formed local checkpoints. Young men stood guard at village entrances while elders and women shielded children indoors. By late night, random chants and torchlight flickers had turned rural lanes into scenes of a small-scale vigilante lockdown. Some gunshots were even heard, fired into the air in an attempt to scare off the blinking aerial objects.Free Press JournalThe Times of India

While villagers aimed to shoot down or chase away drones, they had no concrete proof of criminal activity. In Noorpur and Chandpur blocks (Bijnor), residents saw drones at night then woke up to thefts—missing batteries, stolen bikes—heightening suspicion that criminals might be using drones to surveil homes in advance.obnews.co+2Free Press Journal+2obnews.co+2

Videos and content on local WhatsApp groups further fanned the fear. One viral clip from Rampur allegedly showed a drone shot down into a field. Locals claimed it was recording footage of homes before it crashed. As rumors spread, governments urged calm—but villagers refused to sleep. Many spread makeshift temple or mosque announcements at dusk, warning neighbors of drone sightings. Peer-to-peer groups pinged at midnight whenever someone glimpsed movement in the sky and requests to mobilize response teams rolled in by tens.obnews.co+3obnews.co+3The Times of India+3

Police responded swiftly. In Ghaziabad alone, authorities revealed they received over 47 calls regarding drone sightings in rural zones like Loni, Niwari, and Muradnagar in just five days—29 calls in the last 24 hours. Officials urged residents not to treat every light in the sky as a drone, noting that misidentified toy helicopters or plane lights were common triggers of panic. One Deputy Inspector said, “If a thief used a drone at night while people are awake, theft would fail. Low-light conditions make such drones ineffective.”LatestLY+1The Times of India+1

Local police teams collected footage for forensic analysis, boosted patrols, and issued advisories across social media and loudspeakers in the field. In Bulandshahr, a drone film of the district jail led to immediate arrest of an operator. But that incident stood out precisely because that drone breached a restricted no-fly zone; villagers saw evidence. In contrast, in most villages, no drone hardware has ever been confiscated.The Times of India+1The Times of India+1

Despite no confirmed cops or villains behind the drones, the psychological impact is real. In Amroha (UTTAR Pradesh) and neighboring Uttarakhand, nightmare scenarios escalated—one man was killed after being struck by a speeding vehicle during chaotic drone hunts, and at least eight people were assaulted in mob violence in Amroha district alone.The Times of India+14obnews.co+14The Times of India+14

Police insist that most sightings are from prankish drone-flyers, toy devices, or even misidentified lights. Spokespersons from Amroha and Sambhal emphasized that no criminal gang has been tied to drone events. They appealed to villagers avoid rumors and seek verified information only through official channels.Free Press Journal+3LatestLY+3obnews.co+3

Investigations remain ongoing. In Moradabad, authorities are interviewing local drone operators—mostly wedding videographers and event workers—but no link to theft or malintent has emerged. Village youth groups in Pakbara and Agwanpur admitted forming watch teams but no single drone operator has been confirmed. Police continue to form special teams to coordinate between districts and trace drone origins.obnews.co+2Free Press Journal+2obnews.co+2

The police message is consistent: while vigilance is necessary, panic and rumor can do more harm than good. They’ve urged residents to report sightings, but not to persecute suspected individuals or take law into their own hands. Some arrests have already drawn criticism—some innocent people were targeted based on suspicion alone. Authorities have appealed for restraint until solid evidence emerges.LatestLYobnews.co

What’s clear is that fear—not evidence—has fueled nights of dread across UP. A simple drone at dusk isn’t just technology; it has become a symbol of suspicion. And until authorities locate the operators or determine a purpose, many remain locked indoors, too afraid to step out after sunset.

Play video :