Q. Recently, which state police force became the first in India to utilize drones for launching tear gas?
Answer: Haryana
Notes: The Haryana police used drones to drop tear gas shells on protesters near the Shambhu border. This is the first time law enforcement agencies in India have used drones to launch tear gas shells. The drones are originally designed to monitor agriculture and horticulture crops, survey infrastructure projects, and conduct security surveillance in sensitive areas. The drones were repurposed for crowd control.