NEW DELHI: RJD leader and former cricketer Tejashwi Yadav narrowly escaped injury on Sunday after a drone crashed into his podium during a rally at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan . The incident occurred while the former deputy chief minister was addressing a public gathering at the ‘Save Waqf, Save Constitution’ rally.
The drone came hurtling toward the stage and crashed near Yadav, prompting him to instinctively duck. His quick reflexes helped him avoid what could have been a serious accident.
Confirming the incident, Patna SP (Central) Diksha told PTI, “We are looking into the incident. It was a restricted area and such an object should not have landed there. The police team was busy managing the crowd when the rally was underway. But the matter will be definitely investigated thoroughly.”
Police have not yet confirmed the source or purpose of the drone, and further details are awaited as the investigation continues. The rally resumed after a brief disruption.
The drone came hurtling toward the stage and crashed near Yadav, prompting him to instinctively duck. His quick reflexes helped him avoid what could have been a serious accident.
VIDEO | Patna: While addressing ‘Waqf Bachao, Samvidhan Bachao Sammelan’ at Gandhi Maidan, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) narrowly escapes injury as a drone crashes into the podium.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 29, 2025
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(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/66B1fMRaHs
Confirming the incident, Patna SP (Central) Diksha told PTI, “We are looking into the incident. It was a restricted area and such an object should not have landed there. The police team was busy managing the crowd when the rally was underway. But the matter will be definitely investigated thoroughly.”
Police have not yet confirmed the source or purpose of the drone, and further details are awaited as the investigation continues. The rally resumed after a brief disruption.
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