{
  "id": 10671594,
  "title": "10 military-grade drones seized from three Indian passengers at Delhi airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/10-military-grade-drones-seized-from-three-indian-passengers-at-delhi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T10:56:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/10-military-grade-drones-seized-from-three-indian-passengers-at-delhi-airport/article71523501.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 29, 2026, Indian customs officials intercepted three passengers at Delhi airport carrying ten military-grade drones. The drones, each valued over ₹1.03 crore, were found equipped with advanced features such as thermal imaging and laser range finders. The passengers, who had arrived from Hong Kong via Vietnam on September 25, 2026, were intercepted while using the green channel based on intelligence provided by customs officers. Upon a thorough examination of their baggage, ten drones and all accompanying accessories were seized. These accessories included controllers, gimbals with cameras, cables, propellers, and joysticks. A Chartered Engineer assessed the drones, confirming their professional-grade status and military-defence capabilities, which necessitate registration with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The passengers were apprehended and the goods seized under the Customs Act, 1962. Further investigations are currently underway.",
  "summary": "Customs officers intercepted the passengers, who had arrived at Terminal 3 from Hong Kong via Vietnam, based on prior intelligence",
  "key_points": [
    "Ten military-grade drones seized at Delhi airport on September 29, 2026",
    "Drones valued over ₹1.03 crore each, equipped with advanced features",
    "Passengers intercepted using green channel, drones seized under Customs Act"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Delhi airport: 10 military-grade drones seized",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/delhi-airport-10-military-grade-drones-seized",
        "published": "2026-09-29T09:18:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}