Kolkata police are investigating the appearance of at least ten drone-like objects in the city's night sky. The objects were sighted over areas including Hastings, Vidyasagar Setu, and Maidan on Monday night, raising concerns about potential espionage. The central government has requested a report from the West Bengal government regarding the incident.
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