Widespread panic fueled by drone sighting rumors and suspicious activity has gripped towns in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, leading to tragic consequences. A 25-year-old laborer died in Udham Singh Nagar after being hit by a car amid the chaos. In Amroha, two separate mob attacks left eight injured, with villagers mistaking victims for thieves.
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