Concerns are raised when an eagle with a tracking device is discovered at Rashtrapati Bhavan; however, officials eventually discover that the gadget is for a conservation project.

  • May 31, 2022, 12:17 p.m.

An eagle, tagged with a tracking device, was found dead on the lawns of the Rashtrapati Bhavan Monday evening, leading to a security scare among Delhi Police personnel and central intelligence agencies.

Following an enquiry, however, it was found that Mumbai-based officials involved in wildlife conservation had attached the device to the bird in an effort to track its movement and get information about its resting places, speed, and food.

The eagle was found after rain and strong wind lashed parts of Delhi. "After the rain stopped, at 4.45 pm, security agencies found the eagle on the lawn and went to pick it up. They were taken aback on finding a satellite tracking device attached to it and immediately flashed a message to the control room," a senior police officer said.

Officials of intelligence agencies, security wing of Delhi Police and special cell were informed. "They scanned the device and found a note, mentioning the Mumbai-based officials, and asked a team to verify the same," the officer said, adding that nothing suspicious was found.

Author : Rajdhani Delhi Representative

Rajdhani delhi representative

Related News