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

A 1968 report about UFO sightings in Ladakh, Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan. Seven UFO sightings are listed that took place between 19 Feb. to 25 Mar. 1968. A more redacted version of the report has been available on CIA's public website.

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RELEASE-03-FILE-025-CIA-UAP-016-SIGHTINGS-OF-UNIDENTIFIED-FLYING-OBJECTS-IN-LADAKH-NEPAL-SIKKIM-AND-BHUTAN
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Seven UFO sightings occurred in Ladakh, Nepal, Sikkim, and Bhutan between 19 February and 25 March 1968.

sightings of unidentified flying objects in Ladakh, Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan during the period 19 February - 25 March 1968.

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25 March 1968

UFO sighting in Ladakh

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

4 March 1968

UFO sighting in Ladakh

A rocket-like object leaving a white-yellowish trail was observed.

19 February 1968

UFO sighting in North-East Nepal

A fast-moving object, long and thin, emitting red and green lights, was seen. Thunder sound heard after sighting.

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CIA Report on UFO Sightings
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RELEASE-03-FILE-025-CIA-UAP-016-SIGHTINGS-OF-UNIDENTIFIED-FLYING-OBJECTS-IN-LADAKH-NEPAL-SIKKIM-AND-BHUTAN
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Edward Condon
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University of Colorado
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CIA
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UAP
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Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
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