Pak drone detected in J&K's Rajouri, security forces put LoC sector on high alert
Security forces in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir have been placed on high alert following the detection of a Pakistani drone. Troops are conducting surveillance and search operations to ensure no contraband or weapons were dropped.
Why it matters
Drone incursions represent a persistent security challenge along the India-Pakistan border, complicating regional stability.
Security forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir have been put on high alert after fresh aerial activity originating from across the border was detected in the Rajouri sector.According to inputs from Army sources cited by news agency ANI, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from Pakistan was detected at around 8:05 pm on Friday.The drone was spotted hovering over the general area of Behrooti, which falls under the operational area of responsibility of the 22 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles (22 JAK RIF).Drone tracked towards Mangalnar-Dabrote axisMilitary personnel tracked the UAV as it manoeuvred towards the Mangalnar-Dabrote axis.Alert troops immediately logged the intrusion, following which the entire forward sector was placed under tight aerial and ground surveillance.Security forces have also intensified search operations in adjoining forward areas to check for any possible dropping of contraband or arms.Monitoring along the border remains active, and further official updates are…
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