DHAKA: The government on Tuesday sought explanation from Indian government about their plan to deploy drone on border.

Confirming the matter to banglanews, Director General (external publicity) of the foreign ministry Shameem Ahsan told banglanews: “We have sought clarification from Delhi on the issue.”

On Monday, some Indian newspapers carried a report saying BSF would soon deploy the UAV along the border with Pakistan to maintain heightened vigil and planned to enforce identical aerial vigil in borders with Bangladesh also.

The reports said BSF was currently engaged with Indian air force in drafting a standard operating procedure for the UAVs to finalise the modalities of their use.

The UAVs would be flying at an altitude of 10,000-12,000 feet to capture images and relay real-time information on the movement of infiltrators, if any, anywhere near the border, the reports added.

BDST: 1500 HRS, SEP 10, 2013
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