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Search launched in Rajouri after suspected Pakistani drones spotted
Security forces launched a search operation along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district after suspected Pakistani drones were spotted in the border area, official sources said on Friday.
Security forces launched a search operation along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district after suspected Pakistani drones were spotted in the border area, official sources said on Friday.
Suspected drones were flying along the LoC in the Rumlidhara area of the Nowshera sector around midnight on Thursday. Alert troops fired at the drones, forcing them to retreat. Following unconfirmed reports of a possible infiltrator along the LoC, security forces began a sanitisation operation in the area on Friday to rule out any infiltration attempt.
Security forces and other agencies have heightened vigil along the LoC. Earlier this year, similar suspected drone activity was reported in Rajouri and Samba districts.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This is the latest in a series of drone sightings near the LoC, which have become a recurring challenge for the Army. Drones are increasingly used for surveillance and to drop weapons and narcotics across the border, exploiting the rugged terrain. The search operation reflects the standard protocol: sanitise forward areas and check for any infiltration that might have occurred during the drone incursion. Under the Army's standard operating procedure for such sightings, troops are trained to engage the drones while ground teams sweep the area. The key number to watch is whether the search confirms any infiltration or recovers any dropped payload, which would signal a shift from surveillance to active smuggling or reconnaissance.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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