Agra, May 30 -- The anti-drone system was installed at the Taj Mahal on Friday and a mock drill was conducted, mainly in the backyard of the Taj, it being a day of closure for common visitors.

The anti-drone system is to detect the origin and current location of a drone flying within 8 km range. A drone within 500 meters radius around Taj Mahal dome is to be neutralised, said ACP, Taj Security, Syed Areeb Ahmed.

On being asked about drones being flown by tourists for photography purposes, Ahmed clarified that no drones will be allowed in 'no drone flying' area.

"Any drone flown by anyone in the prohibited skyline of the Taj Mahal will be detected by an anti drone system and its origin will also be traced and legal action will be taken ...