J&K: 3 pistols dropped by Pakistani drone in border area recovered
A police official said that on credible input regarding the drone activity in Mallu Chack area, a joint ambush by BSF, Jammu and Samba Police was laid in the area.
An improvised explosive device (IED) dropped by a Pakistani drone during midnight, was recovered on Thursday by the BSF in the Kathua district of Jammu.
The drone reportedly flew deep into the Indian territory to drop the IED.
A BSF spokesman said at midnight at about 00:45 am, alert troops of BSF Jammu observed drone movement in the depth area of village Manihari under Rajbagh police station of Kathua district and engaged the drone by fire. Subsequently the area was searched and recovery of IED dropped by the drone was made.
Troops have been put on high alert along the border, the spokesperson added.
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