Cross-Border Drone Threat Escalates: Multiple Sightings Along Jammu and Kashmir Borders

Pakistani drones were sighted inside Indian airspace for the second time this week, triggering fresh security alerts along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir. As per the sources, multiple drone movements were detected late evening, prompting immediate responses and intensified ground searches by security forces.

A few days ago, One drone was spotted hovering in the Digwar sector of Poonch district. Army personnel challenged the aerial object and opened fire, after which the drone retreated back towards the Pakistan side. Shortly afterwards, another drone movement was reported in the Ramgarh sector along the International Border in Samba district, raising concerns of coordinated cross-border activity.

An official had said suspected drones were also observed over forward areas of Rajouri district, including the Nowshera and Teryath sectors. The flying objects reportedly entered from across the border, hovered briefly over Indian territory and then turned back, consistent with earlier drone intrusions linked to reconnaissance or arms-dropping attempts.

Following the sightings, security forces launched extensive search operations across villages, agricultural fields and approach roads near the LoC and IB. Patrols were reinforced in vulnerable stretches, and troops were placed on heightened alert to detect any possible payload drops. No suspicious material was recovered during the initial searches, but surveillance has been intensified.