Security concerns at the revered Shree Jagannath Temple have deepened after drones were spotted flying repeatedly around the shrine for the last three days. The latest sighting took place on Sunday during the sacred ritual of tying the Patitapabana (holy flag) atop the temple.

Eyewitnesses reported that the drone hovered above the temple for nearly 15–20 minutes before vanishing from sight. Devotees and sevayats expressed alarm, noting that such incidents have now become frequent, with drones hovering around the restricted zone for three consecutive days.

The Shree Jagannath Temple, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in India, is a strictly designated no-fly zone, making unauthorised aerial activity a serious breach. Security experts say the recurrence highlights loopholes in enforcemen

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