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Indian Army Fires on Suspected Drone That Briefly Crossed LoC in Poonch

The sighting is the second in three days, prompting heightened security along the LoC.

Overview

  • Troops at a forward post in the Digwar area detected the object around 6:10 am and fired more than a dozen rounds, officials said.
  • The drone hovered briefly over Indian territory before turning back toward Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to officials.
  • No injuries, damage, or contraband were reported, and an Army ground search recovered nothing suspicious.
  • Security forces have increased alert levels and reinforced measures in the sector after repeated sightings.
  • Officials say drones along the India–Pakistan border are often used for surveillance or to drop weapons and narcotics, driving continued monitoring.