Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Suspected Pak drone hovers over J-K's Samba
A drone that is believed to have come from Pakistan was seen flying over a village in Jammu and Kashmir for a short time.
The drone flew back towards Pakistan after a few minutes.
Indian officials searched the area to make sure the drone didn't drop any weapons or drugs.
This is the second time in two weeks that drones have been seen near the border.
The Army has been using special equipment to stop drones since a recent operation.
The cold weather has made it harder for people to cross the border, so Pakistan might be using drones to cause trouble.
A drone suspected to be from Pakistan hovered over Ratanpur village in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district for a couple of minutes before returning towards Pakistan.
Indian officials conducted a search operation in the village and nearby areas to ensure there were no airdrops of weapons or narcotics.
This incident marks the second major drone-related event in the last two weeks, following similar sightings in the Poonch and Jammu sectors.
The Army has deployed an enhanced counter-drone mechanism along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border since Operation Sindoor.
Recent heavy snowfall in Kashmir has closed mountain passes, curtailing infiltration attempts by Pakistan-backed terrorists, and drone intrusions are seen as a provocation to maintain tensions.
- Who
- Indian officials and the Army
- What
- A suspected Pakistani drone hovered over Indian territory
- When
- Around 7:40 pm on Friday
- Where
- Ratanpur village in Ramgarh sector, Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- The reason for the drone's presence is not explicitly stated, but it is suspected to be a provocation or an attempt to probe defenses
- Location
- Ratanpur village, Ramgarh sector, Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Time of Incident
- 7:40 pm on Friday
- Duration of Hovering
- A couple of minutes
- Action Taken
- Search operation conducted in the village and nearby areas
- Recent Similar Incidents
- Second major drone-related incident in the last two weeks
- Previous Sightings
- Poonch and Jammu sectors
- Counter-Drone Mechanism
- Enhanced counter-drone mechanism deployed since Operation Sindoor
