Panagarh: In a significant security-related incident, two individuals were arrested on Thursday for allegedly installing a CCTV camera near the boundary of an airbase in Panagarh, located in the West Burdwan district of West Bengal. The arrested persons have been identified as Munna Pandit, a garage owner, and Sandip Dubey, a CCTV technician. Both were subjected to extensive questioning throughout the night following their apprehension.
Details of the Arrest
The duo was taken into custody after local authorities received a tip-off regarding suspicious activity near the airbase perimeter. Upon investigation, it was discovered that a CCTV camera had been covertly installed close to the boundary wall of the sensitive installation. The camera was promptly removed and seized as evidence.
Police Remand
Following their arrest, both Munna Pandit and Sandip Dubey were produced before a local court, which subsequently remanded them to five days of police custody. During this period, law enforcement officials will conduct further interrogations to ascertain the motive behind the installation and whether any external elements were involved.
The incident has raised concerns about the security of vital military installations in the region. Authorities are treating the matter with utmost seriousness and are exploring all possible angles, including potential espionage or sabotage attempts. The police have also launched a broader investigation to determine if similar unauthorized surveillance activities have occurred elsewhere.
This development comes amid heightened vigilance across defense establishments in the country. The Panagarh airbase holds strategic importance, and any breach of its security is viewed as a grave matter. Officials have assured that necessary measures are being taken to prevent such incidents in the future and to ensure the safety of sensitive areas.
