Tensions flare again at the Pakistan border. Suspicious Pakistani drones were spotted once more in the skies of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian security forces have been alerted by these drone infiltration incidents in the Samba and Poonch sectors.
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According to army sources, the army observed suspicious movement of drones near the international border at Keso Manhasan village in the Ramgarh sector of Samba district and near the Line of Control in the Degwar sector of Poonch.
Indian Army activates anti-drone systems
As soon as the drones' presence was detected on radar, Indian soldiers immediately sprang into action. The army instantly activated ‘Counter-UAS’ or anti-drone systems to intercept and neutralize the drones.
The drone infiltration incidents from Pakistan on three days within a week have left Indian intelligence agencies concerned. Is some large-scale sabotage plan underway? Is Pakistan trying to exploit the dense fog and adverse weather conditions?
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Search operations intensified along border areas
In such situations, Pakistan has previously been seen smuggling drugs and weapons through drones. Following this incident, extensive search operations have begun across the entire border area and surveillance has been increased several-fold.
