Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Second drone recovered in J-K's Samba
Soldiers found a drone in Jammu and Kashmir, which is the second one found in a week.
They think it might be from Pakistan.
The soldiers are checking it to see where it came from and what it was used for.
They are also watching the area more carefully to stop bad people from coming in or bringing in bad things.
The first drone was found a few days ago near a different village.
A drone was recovered by the Territorial Army in Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, marking the second recovery in a week.
The drone was seized from Sangar fields in the Purmandal area late Saturday night.
Security agencies are intensifying surveillance and investigation to prevent cross-border smuggling and infiltration.
The drone has been sent for forensic examination to determine its origin and technical specifications.
Earlier on July 14, a drone was seized from an open field near Devak village.
- Who
- Territorial Army troops
- What
- Recovered a suspected Pakistani drone
- When
- Late Saturday night, July 20
- Where
- Sangar fields, Purmandal area, Samba, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To prevent cross-border smuggling and infiltration
Security Measures
Cross-Border Threats
Drone Recovery
Security Measures
Security agencies are intensifying surveillance and investigation to prevent cross-border smuggling and infiltration.
Cross-Border Threats
The recovery of drones indicates ongoing cross-border threats and the need for heightened security measures.
- Location
- Samba, Jammu and Kashmir
- Recovered By
- Territorial Army
- Date of Recovery
- July 20
- Previous Recovery
- July 14
- Purpose of Examination
- Determine origin, technical specifications, and cross-border activity