Seconds after the bird of prey soars under the blue Telangana skies, the “hunt” is over and it is on the ground with its “prey” — a rogue drone ensconced in a net that the eagle has been trained to deploy as part of its training for the Garuda Squad, the state police’s unique bird squad. Among the latest additions to the Telangana Police security apparatus, the five-bird squad has been undergoing training to intercept nano (weighing up to 250 grams) and micro (between 250 g and 2 kg) rogue drones, especially in no-fly zones during VIP movement. The squad’s primary role is to secure no-fly zones, say trainers. Deployed recently, the Garuda Squad has proved to be cost-effective and efficient in counter-attacking small drones (costing around Rs 1 lakh), which have become a headache for security forces due to their size and maneuvering abilities. ✍🏼 Rahul V Pisharody Read more at the 🔗 below 👇🏼

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