ड्रोन लैंडिंग मामले में FIR: कर्नाटक हाई कोर्ट ने अगली सुनवाई तक जांच रोक दी

Inspector Sadiq Pasha files FIR against defence company after drone lands in Muslim-majority area, harasses its employees: Here's what the Karnataka High Court ruled in its interim order. The Doddaballapur Rural Police Inspector Sadiq Pasha has stayed all investigations into a suo motu FIR filed against Newspace Research and Technologies Private Limited. A case has been registered against the centrally regulated aerospace and research company on charges of criminal trespass after a drone landed in a 'Muslim-majority area' outside the Green Zone. The incident took place on January 29 after the drone's battery malfunctioned. Justice M. A bench comprising Justices A. Nagaprasanna and A. Nagaprasanna issued an interim order staying all further investigations in the matter till the next date of hearing. "There shall be an interim order staying all investigations till the next date of hearing as per the registration of the offence," Justice Nagaprasanna said. Drone lands in residential area due to low visibility On January 29, 2026, New Space Research and Technologies Private Limited was conducting a routine research and development test at its leased premises when the lightweight research drone experienced a battery malfunction. Due to this, the drone went beyond the leased premises and landed in the 'Muslim area' of Doddaballapur in Bengaluru. The centrally controlled company was initially unable to locate the drone due to poor Global Positioning System (GPS) signal. The company officials did not undertake immediate search activities as it was dark. Later, after receiving information through the 112-emergency helpline, the police reached the spot Arrived and seized the drone. Inspector Sadiq Pasha files suo motu FIR, makes drone company officials sit for six hours, refuses to provide FIR copy After seizing the drone, Inspector Sadiq Pasha has registered a suo motu FIR against “unknown” persons under sections 125 (act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 329(3) (criminal trespass) of the Indian Penal Code. The police had served notices to the drone company officials on January 30. Officials of New Space Research and Technologies Private Limited arrived at the police station and explained to the police the circumstances that led to the drone landing in a residential area. They informed the police that New Space Research and Technologies Private Limited is a licensed drone research and training institute operating under the control of the Director General of Civil Aviation. Drones regulations, 2021 and other relevant laws. Notably, Newspace Research and Technologies supplies drones to the Indian Armed Forces and has its testing centre on 48 acres of leased land in Doddaballapur. However, Inspector Sadiq Pasha, in violation of a basic procedural requirement, refused to hand over a copy of the FIR to the officials of the applicant drone company. The police argued that since the drone had landed on private land, it was perceived to pose a threat to life and physical safety. Inspector Sadiq Pasha, who is reported to have a law degree, argued that only informants are entitled to get a copy of the FIR. However, the FIR was provided only after the company’s lawyers said they would file a complaint with the Lokayukta. During the court hearing, Newspace Research and Technologies The appearing counsel said that the drone in question weighs 6 kg and is powered by a Chinese battery. The lawyer informed the court that the drone company supplies equipment to the Indian Army, adding that the drone in question was also displayed during the recent Republic Day parade. The company has been conducting research and development experiments at the site for the last 4 to 5 years, the lawyer said. Inspector Sadiq Pasha has shown “excessive interest”, the Karnataka High Court has directed him to file an affidavit. The court took note of the allegation made by the petitioner’s counsel that Inspector Sadiq Pasha had shown excessive interest in the case despite showing valid licenses and documents. Inspector Pasha wanted the managing director of Newspace Research and Technologies to come to the police station and reveal details of the number of employees working in the company, income, turnover and other information. The police officer made the officials of the drone company sit for six hours. The court asked them to file an affidavit in relation to the statements made in the application The order was issued to Inspector Sadiq Pasha. The court said that necessary action will be taken if he fails to comply with the direction. The bench directed Pasha to submit an explanation through the Station House Officer (SHO) of Doddaballapur Rural Police Station by the next date of hearing of the case. Till then, the court stayed all coercive measures against the petitioner and granted interim relief to the Bengaluru-based company.