7 months ago
Indian Army Engages Pakistani Drones in J&K
The Indian Army saw some drones coming from Pakistan near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
They shot at the drones with machine guns.
The army is now searching the area to see if the drones dropped any weapons or drugs.
This happened on Sunday evening in places like Nowshera, Samba, Rajouri, and Poonch.
A few days ago, another drone dropped some weapons in a village called Paloora.
The army is being very careful to keep everyone safe.
Pakistan says the drones are not theirs, but India believes they are.
Indian Army fired at Pakistani drones in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowshera sector near the LoC.
Several drones were spotted, and search operations were launched to check for dropped firearms or drugs.
Drones were seen in multiple locations, including Nowshera, Samba, Rajouri, and Poonch districts.
On Friday, a drone dropped a consignment of weapons, including pistols, magazines, rounds, and a grenade, in Paloora village.
The army used medium and light machine guns to engage the drones.
- Who
- Indian Army and security forces
- What
- Fired at Pakistani drones and launched search operations
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir's Nowshera sector, Samba, Rajouri, Poonch districts
- When
- Sunday evening, around 6:25 PM to 7:15 PM
- Why
- To prevent drone intrusion and check for dropped firearms or drugs
Pakistan
India
Drone Origin
Pakistan
Pakistan denies involvement, claims drones are not from their side.
India
India asserts drones originated from Pakistan, citing flight paths and intelligence.
Key facts
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir's Nowshera sector, Samba, Rajouri, Poonch districts
- Time of Incident
- Sunday evening, around 6:25 PM to 7:15 PM
- Weapons Used
- Medium and light machine guns
- Previous Incident
- Friday night, arms consignment dropped in Paloora village
- Arms Recovered
- Two pistols, three magazines, 16 rounds, and a grenade
- Drone Activity
- Drones hovered over Indian territory for a few minutes before returning to Pakistan
Timeline
Pakistan's drone losses in '25 sparked illicit border runs.
Illicit drone use escalated Indian Army watchfulness.
Then, on July 27, a drone was spotted, fired upon.
Indian Army targets suspected Pakistani drone near LoC.
Sunday's incident follows a series of drone sightings.
Quotes
Masood Azhar
Leader of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a designated terrorist organization
“We have thousands of suicide bombers poised to strike India.”
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