{
  "id": 17347228,
  "title": "Punjab native detained for flying drone illegally in high-sensitive area near synagogue in Keralam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/punjab-native-detained-for-flying-drone-illegally-in-high-sensitive",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T05:55:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/punjab-native-detained-for-flying-drone-illegally-in-high-sensitive-area-near-synagogue-in-keralam/article71648361.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 66-year-old man from Punjab, identified as Ashu Kumar Khanna, was detained in Mattancherry, Kerala, for illegally operating a drone in a highly sensitive area near the synagogue. Khanna, who resides in Ontario, Canada, was booked under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Drone Rules for negligent conduct endangering human life and contravening drone regulations. He was released after receiving a notice. The drone was flown within a restricted zone containing the synagogue, Coast Guard premises, and INS Dronacharya, an Indian Navy training facility. This incident follows a recent arson attack on an 800-year-old synagogue in Ernakulam, and the earlier UAPA arrest of Ebin Paul in connection with the crime.",
  "summary": "66-year-old, who is settled in Canada, later released after being served a notice. The incident comes close on the heels of alleged arson attack on premises of 800-year-old Kadavumbhagam Synagogue in Ernakulam",
  "key_points": [
    "66-year-old Ashu Kumar Khanna detained in Kerala",
    "Operated drone illegally near synagogue",
    "Released after receiving notice"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Operating unauthorized aircraft near naval facilities and religious landmarks heightens security concerns in regions already grappling with recent arson attacks and sensitive maritime interests.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}