Suspected Pakistan drone spotted near LoC in Poonch; Jammu and Kashmir on high alert
Security forces are searching nearby areas for any weapons, contraband or other material that the drone may have dropped, and to prevent further incursions.
A suspected Pakistan drone was observed over the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Friday evening, August 28, 2026. The drone was first sighted in the Behrooti village area of Balakote in the Mendhar sector before moving towards the Mangalnar-Dabrote side near the border. The Army troops deployed along the LoC intensified surveillance and initiated a search operation to ascertain if the drone had dropped or carried any suspicious material.
The search operation continues at present, and security forces remain on high alert along the border. Simultaneously, police, along with Army and paramilitary forces, are conducting a large-scale search operation in the forests of Udhampur, Kathua and Rajouri following reports of suspicious movement. The search is currently ongoing in various locations including Khuban, Nagain, Khtrail, Godu Falal, Padetar, Chor Mottu, Kia, Kheba, Bhed, Marta, Joffar, and nearby areas in the Udhampur-Kathua forest belt on Friday evening. No contact with suspected individuals has been made so far.
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