In a serious security breach, a drone originating from Pakistan delivered a consignment of weapons and ammunition to a border village in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district. The incident occurred on Friday, with police confirming the recovery on Saturday.
Security Operation Uncovers Arms Cache
Acting on specific intelligence, a combined team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the police's Special Operations Group (SOG) launched a night-time search operation in Paloora village, located in the Rajpura area. The operation, conducted on Friday night, led to a significant recovery.
The recovered packet contained one Chinese-made HE (High Explosive) grenade, sixteen rounds of 9mm ammunition, one Glock pistol with a magazine, and one Star pistol equipped with two magazines. The discovery has raised alarms along the international border.
Heightened Vigilance for Republic Day
Police officials stated that this recovery is part of intensified security measures implemented across the region. The forces are on high alert to prevent any attempts by terrorist elements to disrupt the upcoming Republic Day celebrations. Such drone-based smuggling attempts are seen as a tactic to fuel militancy and destabilize the area.
A Pattern of Cross-Border Drone Activity
This is not an isolated event. The security forces in the Samba sector have been actively countering such aerial threats from across the border.
Earlier, on November 21, a Pakistani drone was sighted over a forward village in the Ghagwal tehsil of Samba. This sighting prompted an extensive search operation by security personnel, who were looking for suspected airdropped narcotics or weapons.
In another successful interception, the BSF foiled a major narcotics smuggling bid on October 27 in the Ranbir Singh Pura sector of Jammu district. Forces recovered two bags dropped by a Pakistani drone, which were found to contain over five kilograms of heroin. The narcotics haul was estimated to be worth more than Rs 25 crore in the international market.
The repeated use of drones for smuggling arms and drugs highlights a persistent challenge for border security agencies. The latest arms drop in Samba underscores the continuous efforts required to safeguard the frontier, especially during sensitive national events.
