Jammu, Jan 12: The Indian Army on late Sunday night responded with fire after engaging a Pakistan drone sighted in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district along the Line of Control, defence sources said.
According to the sources, Indian Army troops detected the aerial intrusion and immediately activated counter-unmanned aerial systems, compelling the drone to retreat back across the Line of Control. No damage or casualties were reported in the incident.
Defence sources further said that, a total of five drone sightings have been reported along the International Border and the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. These sightings include multiple instances of suspected Pakistan Army drones attempting reconnaissance or surveillance activities in sensitive border areas.
A few drones belonging to the Pakistan Army were specifically sighted along the Line of Control in the Naushera-Rajouri sector. Alert Indian Army units responded promptly by employing standard counter drone measures, successfully preventing any further ingress.
Security officials said Indian forces remain on high alert across forward areas in Rajouri and adjoining sectors in view of the repeated drone activity. Surveillance and monitoring along the Line of Control and the International Border have been further intensified to deal with any future attempts.
The situation along the border areas remains under close watch, with defence agencies maintaining heightened vigilance to safeguard territorial integrity and prevent hostile activities. [KNT]
