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Indian Army Foils Pakistani Drone Intrusion Along LoC in J&K

Security has been intensified in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district following sightings of suspected Pakistani drones along the Line of Control. The Indian Army implemented counter-drone measures, forcing the unmanned aerial vehicles to return after reported firing in border areas. This incident follows a recent joint operation by BSF and police that recovered a cache of Chinese-made weapons in a Samba border village. Authorities remain on high alert due to the continued security challenges along the frontier.

Key Points: Pakistani Drones Sighted, Army Responds on J&K LoC

  • Suspected Pakistani drones sighted on LoC
  • Indian Army deploys counter-drone measures
  • Extensive firing reported in border areas
  • Joint op recovers China-made arms cache
  • Security heightened in Samba district
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J-K: Security tightened in Samba after suspected Pakistani drone sightings along the LoC

Security tightened in Samba after Indian Army forces back suspected Pakistani drones near LoC in Naushera-Rajouri. Joint ops recover arms cache.

"Our Indian Army forces retaliated against it... Our armed forces were absolutely alert. - Local Witness"

Samba, January 12

Security has been tightened in the Samba district on Monday after a few drones, suspected to be from Pakistan, were sighted along the Line of Control in the Naushera-Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir in the late hours of Sunday.

The development prompted the Indian Army to undertake counter-unmanned aerial systems measures.

"A few Pakistan Army drones were sighted along the line of control in the Naushera-Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army troops undertook counter-unmanned aerial systems measures, forcing them to return," Defence Sources said.

A local who witnessed the retaliation of the Indian army against the suspected Pakistani drones told ANI that there was "extensive firing in the areas of Jangarh and Kalal" and the incident, according to him, happened at around "7:28 pm" on Sunday. He also thanked the Indian Army for its prompt action.

Speaking to ANI, he said, "At around 7:28 pm yesterday, there was a movement of drones at the border. Our Indian Army forces retaliated against it. The drones crossed from here. There was extensive firing in the areas of Jangarh and Kalal. Our armed forces were absolutely alert. We thank our army that because of them, we are sitting here peacefully."

Earlier on Saturday, Border Security Force (BSF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a joint search operation after an arms and ammunition consignment was recovered from the border village of Paloora in Samba district.

The consignment included a made-in-China 9mm pistol with two magazines, a Glock 9mm pistol with one magazine and one Chinese hand grenade with marking SPL HGR 84.

According to police, a total of sixteen 9mm live rounds were also recovered from the packet.

- ANI

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Priya S
The recovery of Chinese-made weapons is very concerning. It shows a pattern. Our agencies must be vigilant not just at the border but also within to prevent these arms from reaching wrong hands. Salute to BSF and JKP for the joint op.
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Aman W
The local resident's account is chilling. Can't imagine living with that uncertainty. We take our peace for granted in cities. Hats off to the people living in border villages who show such resilience.
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Sarah B
While the army's response is commendable, we also need to focus on the root cause. Continuous ceasefire violations and drone incursions hurt civilians most. Is there enough diplomatic pressure being applied? Just a thought.
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Vikram M
"Counter-unmanned aerial systems measures" - sounds like our tech is up to the mark. Good. We should invest more in indigenous drone defense systems. Make in India for our security needs is the way forward.
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Kriti O
This happens too often. When will it stop? The bravery of our armed forces is unquestionable, but the people living there deserve a permanent solution and lasting peace. My heart goes out to them.

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