Security arrangements at the Taj Mahal in Agra have come under scrutiny after two foreign tourists breached the restricted zone and climbed to the roof of tower number four, near the Shahi Mosque, where an anti-drone system is installed. The two tourists remained on the rooftop for some time and took pictures without security personnel noticing them.
The incident came to light on Wednesday evening after a video of the tourists went viral on social media. Security agencies swung into action after the footage surfaced and brought the two tourists down from the tower.
The incident came to light on Wednesday evening after a video showing the tourists on the rooftop went viral on social media. The breach has raised serious concerns as the tower falls within the monument’s restricted red zone and houses an anti-drone system used to monitor drone activity in the prohibited airspace around the Taj Mahal.
Tahiruddin Tahir, chairman of the Urs Committee, expressed concern over the security lapse and questioned how two foreign tourists managed to access such a sensitive area despite the restrictions and security arrangements in place.