How Did the Army Successfully Counter Multiple Drone Intrusions by Pakistan Along the International Border in J&K?
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Jammu, Jan 12 (NationPress) - The Army effectively neutralized several Pakistani drones in the border regions of Jammu and Kashmir, specifically at the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border.
Late on Sunday evening, officials reported that the Army engaged these drones after spotting them in the Naushera sector of Rajouri district.
Quickly responding to an aerial intrusion, vigilant soldiers initiated counter-unmanned aerial systems, compelling the drone to retreat back across the LoC.
No damage or injuries were reported during this incident.
According to officials, there were five drone sightings along the International Border and the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, which included multiple instances of suspected Pakistan Army drones allegedly conducting reconnaissance or surveillance in sensitive border areas. Notably, several drones were detected along the LoC in the Naushera-Rajouri sector.
Proactive Army units employed standard counter-drone measures, successfully averting any further incursions.
“The armed forces maintain a heightened state of alert across forward positions in Rajouri and nearby sectors due to ongoing drone activities. Surveillance and monitoring efforts along the Line of Control and the International Border have been enhanced to thwart any future attempts,” officials stated.
“The situation along the border is under meticulous observation, with defense agencies ensuring heightened vigilance to protect territorial integrity and counter hostile activities,” they added.
Drone technology is being exploited by terror groups with backing from the Pakistan ISI to transport arms, cash, and drugs into Jammu and Kashmir, perpetuating terrorism in the region.
The typical modus operandi involves dropping payloads of arms, drugs, and cash at predetermined locations, where they are subsequently collected by overground workers (OGWs) and couriers, then handed over to terrorists.
To counter this threat, anti-drone technology is deployed extensively along the LoC and the International Border, significantly reducing the operational effectiveness of drones for adversaries.