Security forces launched a search operation in a forward village along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after a suspected Pakistani drone was spotted crossing into Indian territory, officials said on Tuesday.
According to officials, the drone-like object, fitted with a blinking light, was noticed late Monday night in the Sunderbani sector. It was seen entering from the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir side and moving towards the Indian side before briefly hovering between the Mahadev Gap and Kalal village areas.
The suspicious aerial object later returned towards the Pakistan side without any engagement, officials added.
Acting swiftly, security personnel conducted an extensive search operation in the area on Tuesday morning to ascertain whether the drone had dropped any consignment, including narcotics, weapons or other contraband.
“Nothing objectionable was recovered during the search operation,” officials said, adding that the area has been thoroughly sanitised.
The incident has once again highlighted the growing challenge posed by cross-border drone activity along the Jammu frontier. In recent years, security agencies have reported several instances of drones being used to smuggle arms, ammunition, explosives and narcotics into Indian territory.
Security forces remain on high alert and are closely monitoring the border region to prevent any attempts aimed at disrupting peace and security. Investigations are underway to determine the exact nature and origin of the aerial object.
