Agra: In the wake of recent national security threats, including attempted drone and missile attacks by Pakistan in regions such as Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan, the central government has announced heightened security measures for the Taj Mahal. The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to deploy anti-drone systems around the monument to bolster its defense infrastructure.
The new anti-drone systems will reportedly have a range of up to 78 kilometers and will provide an added layer of protection within 200 meters of the Taj Mahal’s main dome. The monument is currently secured by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Uttar Pradesh Police. The addition of advanced aerial threat neutralization systems is aimed at preventing any future drone-related attacks.
This decision follows a bomb threat received via email on Sunday, in which unidentified individuals from Kerala claimed the Taj Mahal would be targeted with RDX explosives. The threat was sent to the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department and the Delhi Police from an anonymous email ID.
In response, authorities declared a high alert and conducted a comprehensive three-hour search operation in the monument’s premises. The operation involved the police, bomb disposal squad, dog squad, officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and CISF personnel. No suspicious materials were found during the sweep.
Subsequent investigation revealed the email to be a hoax. A case has been registered with the Cyber Cell Police Station, and a probe is underway to identify and apprehend those responsible. Security has since been intensified in and around the Taj Mahal as a precautionary measure.