On Tuesday night, Army personnel opened fire to intercept multiple suspected Pakistani drones that had entered Indian territory from across the LoC in the Rajouri district (Image for representation)
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Drones Spotted Along Indo-Pak Border in Poonch, Samba; Forces on High Alert

  • Pakistani drones were sighted hovering along the Indo-Pak border in Poonch and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Security forces deployed anti-unmanned aerial system measures in response to the drone sightings.
  • Sightings were reported near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and the Ramgarh sector of Samba.
  • Previous drone activities were also reported in Rajouri and Nowshera sectors, with troops opening fire to intercept them.
  • Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated Pakistan has been put 'on notice' regarding drone incursions, emphasizing such actions are 'not acceptable'.

Why It Matters: Pakistani drones spotted along the J&K border have put Indian forces on high alert, prompting strong warnings to Pakistan.

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