Reports of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) are increasingly surfacing online. Accounts describe glowing lights hovering, unusual shapes gliding, and 'alien craft' maneuvering in patterns at night.

Recent UFO sightings near vital nuclear facilities in Tamil Nadu baffle experts. Sabir Hussain, a UFO investigator, notes sightings near Koodankulam, Tirunelveli district, pondering their link to nuclear plants. Last year, a retired DGP observed UFOs along the Neelankarai-Mahabalipuram coastline, near Kalpakkam's nuclear power plant. These recurring events raise queries about their connection to nuclear sites, prompting deeper exploration into these enigmatic phenomena.

Against this backdrop, let's travel through five Indian destinations that have witnessed UFO sightings over the years!

Lagan Kher - Ladakh Kashmir

On August 4th, 2013, several Indian Army officials purportedly witnessed a UFO in the Ladakh sector along the Line of Actual Control with China. Locals recounted over 100 sightings during that period, indicating a notable phenomenon. This incident wasn't an isolated one for Indian soldiers. In 2012, personnel from an ITBP unit stationed in Thakung, near Pangong Tso Lake, disclosed a similar encounter. They described observing "two yellowish spheres" emerging from the Chinese side, lingering in the sky for several hours, and then vanishing. These occurrences hint at a recurring and intriguing aspect along the border region, stirring curiosity and speculation among both military personnel and civilians alike. Such incidents underscore the need for further investigation and understanding, as they continue to captivate imaginations and fuel discussions within the communities residing in these remote and enigmatic territories.

PM’s Residence - Delhi

As reported on June 14, 2018, by Hindustan Times, numerous individuals at the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi witnessed a circular UFO hovering above the estate. A comprehensive search ensued, with the Delhi Air Traffic Control placed on high alert. After a thorough investigation yielded no threat, the search was concluded.

Confirming these sightings, Special Commissioner of Police and Delhi Police Chief Spokesperson, Dependra Pathak, withheld specific details "for security reasons." The incident sparked intrigue but was swiftly contained without further incident.

Pune - Maharashtra

In a 2014 Pune Mirror article, Jet Airways pilot Mahima Chaudhary recounted a peculiar incident mid-flight. She phoned the Mumbai Air Traffic Control (ATC) to report a curious sighting—an unidentified green and white object hovering at approximately 26,300 feet near Pune around 12:45 PM. Despite her report, Mumbai ATC claimed no knowledge of the occurrence. This unexpected encounter left Chaudhary and her crew baffled, prompting speculation about the nature of the mysterious object and its presence in the skies. The lack of corroboration from the ATC added to the intrigue surrounding the event, leaving unanswered questions about what Chaudhary and her fellow aviators had witnessed during their journey. The incident sparked interest and debate among aviation enthusiasts, highlighting the enduring fascination with unexplained aerial phenomena and the mysteries that continue to captivate those who traverse the skies.

Lucknow - Uttar Pradesh

In 2014, Lucknow local Amit Tripathi sat on his balcony, attempting to capture the stunning sunset with his phone's camera. As he gazed at the horizon, something peculiar caught his eye—a gleaming object hovering near the sun. According to India Today, Amit witnessed the object suddenly begin to spin and ascend rapidly before shooting straight up into the sky, vanishing within a mere 40 seconds. Despite the fleeting nature of the event, he managed to snap a photograph of the mysterious object. Its sudden appearance and swift departure left Amit puzzled and intrigued, pondering the possibilities of what he had just witnessed. The incident sparked curiosity and speculation among locals, fuelling discussions about potential explanations for the unidentified object's presence and behaviour in the evening sky.

Kannur - Kerala

Divya Sebastian, the spouse of Major Sebastian Zachariah, a military officer, recounted to The New Indian Express that her husband inadvertently captured an image of a UFO while exploring the features of his recently purchased phone. They even visited the phone company's customer service centre to verify if the camera had malfunctioned and captured a faulty image, but no irregularities were detected.

Upon notification of the incident, Professor Jayant Murthy of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bangalore promptly dismissed the notion, suggesting it could merely be an illusion, stating, "These are nothing real."