J&K: Army opens fire on Pakistani Drone near LoC in Poonch

MENDHAR, JAN 22: Army troops opened fire at a Pakistani drone that crossed into Indian territory near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, in the early hours of Wednesday. The drone, which had hovered briefly near the border fence in the Mendhar sector, retreated back to Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) after coming under fire.

The troops detected the drone’s movement around 1 am and fired nearly a dozen rounds in an attempt to bring it down. A search operation was launched at first light on Wednesday to ensure that the drone had not dropped any weapons or narcotics across the border. The operation was still ongoing as per the latest reports.

Officials have not confirmed whether any airdrop took place during the brief incursion. The army continues to monitor the situation closely.