Unauthorized Balloon Triggers Security Scare at Bengaluru Airport

• An unauthorized air balloon entered the restricted airspace of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, causing a security scare.
• The balloon belonged to a private construction company, BCD, based in Hoskote, and reportedly veered off course after operators lost control.
• The incident led to heightened activity among security agencies due to strict aviation protocols.
• DGCA regulations strictly prohibit unmanned aerial vehicles, including balloons, near airports to prevent collisions.
• CISF personnel seized the balloon, and a formal complaint has been lodged; Devanahalli police are investigating potential negligence.