Search operations under way after suspected Pakistani drones movement in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba, Rajouri
Security forces have launched search operations in the Samba and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of suspected Pakistani drone activity. Authorities are investigating potential air-drops of weapons or narcotics in these border regions.
Why it matters
Increased drone activity poses a significant security challenge for border management and counter-terrorism efforts in the region.
Security forces on Monday (July 27, 2026), launched search operations in several forward areas along the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir 's Samba and Rajouri districts following overnight sightings of suspected Pakistani drones, officials said.
The drone activity was observed by alert Army troops in Nandpur, near the IB in Samba, and in Tarkundi-Saaj, near the LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri, the officials said.
Officials said both areas were placed under heightened surveillance, and search operations were launched by the Army, assisted by the police and other security agencies, at first light to ensure that no narcotics or weapons had been air-dropped by the suspected drones.
The searches were continuing when last reports were received, they said, adding no recovery or arrest had been reported so far.
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