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Police locate missing boy using drone technology within hours
A child who went missing from his village in Andhra Pradesh's Kuppam constituency was traced by authorities using drone surveillance within two hours. The boy had left home following a dispute with his parents over a mobile phone.
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Police in Andhra Pradesh successfully located a missing boy using drone technology, demonstrating the effectiveness of modern surveillance tools in search and rescue operations. The child, a resident of Nalagampalli village in Gudupalle mandal within Kuppam constituency, had gone missing after his parents declined his request for a mobile phone.
Authorities launched a search operation immediately after receiving reports of the boy's disappearance. Using aerial drone surveillance, police were able to track down the child within approximately two hours, significantly reducing the time typically required for such operations.
The incident underscores the growing adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles by police departments across India for locating missing persons and conducting search operations. The drone's ability to cover large areas quickly proved instrumental in this case, allowing officers to locate the boy before any serious harm could occur.
The boy was found safe and has been reunited with his family. The case highlights both the importance of technology in law enforcement and the underlying family issues that can drive children to leave home, with authorities likely to advise parents on communication strategies.