Panic has spread among residents of Chhajlat, Moradabad, due to repeated drone sightings at night, leading to community patrols and gunfire out of fear of burglar surveillance. Police are investigating the incidents, suspecting the drones are being operated by local youths to create panic. Residents are taking proactive measures to protect their properties amidst the ongoing investigation.
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