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Indian Army Activates Counter-Drone Measures After Multiple UAV Sightings in Jammu

Defence sources report two incidents of drone spotting in the Jammu sector, prompting the Indian Army to deploy counter-unmanned aerial systems measures. Local residents in Rajouri and other border areas have reported a surge in suspected Pakistani drone activity over the past several days, particularly along the Naushera-Rajouri sector. Civilians living near the Line of Control have expressed solidarity with the Army, vowing support amid the heightened security alert. The incidents follow earlier reports of drone sightings and a security tightening in the Samba district earlier in the week.

Key Points: Drone Sightings in Jammu: Army Deploys Counter-UAS Measures

  • Two drone incidents in Jammu Sector
  • Counter-UAS measures deployed by Army
  • Drones suspected to originate from Pakistan
  • Increased vigilance along LoC in Rajouri-Naushera
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Two incidents of drone spotting reported in Jammu Sector: Defence sources

Multiple drones suspected from Pakistan spotted along LoC in Jammu & Kashmir. Indian Army implements counter-UAS measures as border residents report increased activity.

"We stand with the Indian Army and will support in any way we can. - Local Residents"

Jammu, January 16

Two incidents of drone spotting were reported in the Jammu sector, according to the Defence Sources

"Two incidents of drone spotting reported in the Jammu Sector. Counter UAS (unmanned aerial systems) measures were resorted to by the Indian Army," as per the Defence Sources

Earlier, the local residents in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri on Wednesday said that both the army and the civilians living near the border are very active after sighting of several drones suspected to be from Pakistan in recent days.

Multiple drones, suspected to be from Pakistan, were spotted on Tuesday night along the Line of Control in the Naushera-Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, local residents said.

LoC residents in Rajouri reported increased Pakistani drone activity, prompting heightened Indian Army vigilance, and said, "We stand with the Indian Army and will support in any way we can."

Anish Kasana, a resident of the Keri sector, said, "We live along the LoC in the Keri sector. We had heard that Pakistani drone activity along the international border in the Samba, Jammu, and Akhnoor sectors is a common sight. But for the last 2-3 days, we have been seeing Pakistani drone activity in our sector too. Our Army along the border is active, but the civilians living along the border are even more active."

Residents of other border areas, including RS Pura, Naushera, and Poonch, also reported drone sightings over the last 2-4 days.

"Over the last 2-4 days, Pakistani drones were sighted in RS Pura, Naushera, and Poonch... This area lies along the border, and last night, Pakistan sent its drones in this sector... During Operation Sindoor, our army gave them a befitting reply, but even then, they continue to provoke us shamelessly. On behalf of all the people of my area, I want to thank the Indian Army, who are staying alert day and night and keeping a close watch on Pakistan's activities... We stand with the Indian Army and will contribute in whichever way we can," local residents told ANI.

Meanwhile, in Kathua district, a search and combing operation was carried out in the Billawar area following reports of a few gunshots being fired on Tuesday.

On Monday, security had been tightened in the Samba district 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.

- ANI

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Priya S
My heart goes out to the civilians living in these border areas. They show such resilience. It's not just the army, but these ordinary people who are the first line of defense. Their statement "We stand with the Indian Army" says it all.
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Rohit P
The report mentions "Counter UAS measures were resorted to." I hope this means we are actively jamming or taking down these drones, not just spotting them. A strong deterrent is needed. Enough is enough.
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Sarah B
While I fully support our forces, I have a respectful criticism. The article says drones were "suspected to be from Pakistan." Shouldn't there be more concrete identification before such definitive claims are made in headlines? It's important for accuracy.
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Vikram M
This pattern is clear. After Operation Sindoor, they are testing our resolve again. But the spirit of the border residents is unbreakable. We must invest more in indigenous drone technology and surveillance to stay two steps ahead.
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Kavya N
The mention of gunshots in Billawar along with the drone sightings is worrying. Are these incidents connected? Praying for the safety of all our jawans and civilians in Jammu & Kashmir. Stay safe, everyone.

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