India, July 31 -- People have armed themselves and are assembling night patrol parties in several villages in Uttar Pradesh after reports of drone sightings fueled paranoia and fear. Cinspiracy theories are being shared with videos, too, as messages are forwarded across social media.

This fear has spread across Rampur, Amhroha, Sambhal, Moradabad and the villages of Ghaziabad, TOI reported. Unverified viral videos on social media show blinking objects flying in the sky, with residents insisting it is a drone "scouting" the area, ANI reported.

In Kumhera village of Ghaziabad, suspected drone sightings began a week ago and announcements are being made stating, "Agar kisi ko drone dikhe, turant police ko khabar karein, ya humein batayein" ...