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CIAJune 12, 2026PURSUE Release 03 (June 2026)

CIA-UAP-016, Sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects in Ladakh, Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan

Ladakh, Nepal | Sikkim, India | Bhutam

Summary

A 1968 report about UFO sightings in Ladakh, Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan. Seven UFO sightings are listed that took place between 19 Feb.

Key highlights

  • The report covers sightings from February to March 1968.p.3

    sightings of unidentified flying objects in Ladakh, Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan during the period 19 February - 25 March 1968.
  • On March 4, 1968, a bright object was seen in Ladakh, making loud sounds.p.3

    One white light and simultaneously two blasting sounds were heard.
  • A blue object was reported moving at high speed over Thimpu, Bhutan, on February 21, 1968.p.5

    A bluish colored object moving at high speed without any noise.

Source

Department of War — PURSUE / CIA
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