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Grenades Recovered in Baramulla as Army Foils Rajouri Drone Intrusion
Security forces found two grenades in Baramulla district.
Police said they found them with a man during a vehicle and pedestrian check.
The man was taken into custody, and an investigation is continuing.
In Rajouri district, soldiers detected three drones crossing the Line of Control at night.
The Army used special equipment to make the drones fly back across the border.
Soldiers then searched the area as a safety measure.
Officials said drones have previously been used to deliver weapons, money, and drugs.
The security forces are using anti-drone technology to try to stop such activity.
Security forces recovered two hand grenades during a checkpoint operation in Baramulla district.
Police said Shakir Nabi Lone was arrested after allegedly trying to flee during the search.
A case was registered at Kunzer police station under FIR No. 115/2026.
The Army said three drones crossed into Indian airspace near Nowshera in Rajouri during the night of August 27-28.
Counter-drone systems forced the drones to retreat, while troops launched a precautionary search operation.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir security forces, including police, the Central Reserve Police Force, the Indian Army and other units.
- What
- Two hand grenades were recovered in Baramulla, and three drones were driven back across the border in Rajouri.
- Where
- The grenade recovery took place at Wussan Bangil in the Kunzer area of Baramulla, while the drone incident occurred near Rumlidhara in Nowshera, Rajouri.
- When
- The grenade recovery was reported on Friday; the drone intrusion occurred during the night of August 27-28.
- Why
- The grenades led to a police investigation, while the drones were intercepted as a suspected security threat; officials said drones have been used to deliver arms, ammunition, cash and drugs.
Key facts
- Grenades recovered
- Two hand grenades were found during a naka checking operation.
- Suspect identified
- Police identified the detained man as Shakir Nabi Lone of Hardu Aboora, Kunzer.
- Police case
- FIR No. 115/2026 was registered at Police Station Kunzer.
- Drones detected
- Officials said three drones crossed into Indian airspace near Rumlidhara, Nowshera.
- Army response
- Counter-drone systems forced all three drones to retreat across the border.
- Follow-up action
- A search operation was launched in the Rajouri area as a precaution.
- Security technology
- The Army and Border Security Force have deployed anti-drone systems along the Line of Control and International Border.
Quotes
Security officials
Officials reporting the Army’s response to the drone intrusion in Rajouri
“The swift action forced all three drones to retreat across the border, officials said, adding that a search operation has been launched in the area as a precautionary measure.”
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