Pakistani drones seen infiltrating near LoC in Samba-Rajouri, hovered over villages for 2-3 minutes; army opened fire.
The Indian Army opened fire on a Pakistani drone this evening near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir. They reported that several more drones were also spotted near the Line of Control. The army has launched a search operation to investigate whether these drones dropped packets of weapons or drugs in the area. Earlier, on Saturday (January 10), a drone coming from the direction of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) had dropped a consignment of weapons in the Samba sector.
The army stated that the drone was fired upon using a machine gun. Last year, during Operation Sindhu, India had shot down several Pakistani drones. After that, incidents of drone sightings had reduced significantly. However, today alone, reports of at least five Pakistani drones infiltrating have emerged. Alertness was heightened today after suspicious drones were sighted in the Dharmashala pilgrimage area of Rajouri. According to local residents, this drone was flying at a low altitude and had a blinking white light. As per information, the flying object came from the southwest direction, from Dharmashala village in Tehsil Kalakote, and then moved towards the northeast direction towards Bharkh (Reasi).
Security forces increased surveillance in the areas
Upon receiving information about the incident, police and security agencies were alerted. Security forces have increased surveillance in the area and an investigation into the matter has been initiated. Currently, efforts are being made to ascertain whether the sighted object was a drone or some other device. As a precaution, security arrangements and vigilance have been tightened in border and sensitive areas.
Indian Army fires on Pakistani drone in Nowshera sector of Rajouri
Meanwhile, the army opened fire after a drone was sighted in the Gania area along the Line of Control (LoC). In view of the increasing drone activities, security forces are fully alert and surveillance and vigilance have been further intensified in border areas. Currently, security agencies are investigating both incidents. The army is continuously monitoring the situation and necessary steps are being taken to thwart any kind of infiltration or conspiracy.
Suspicious drone sighted in Chak Bhabral, Samba
Local residents in village Chak Bhabral, under the Ramgarh police station area of Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, sighted a suspicious drone. According to information, the object hovered over the village for about 2 to 3 minutes. After that, it moved towards the direction of Pakistan. Panic spread in the area after the drone-like object was sighted. Information about the incident was immediately given to the police and security agencies. Upon receiving the information, security forces were alerted and surveillance was increased across the entire area. Currently, security agencies are investigating the matter and trying to determine whether the flying object was indeed a drone or some other device. In view of the possibility of drone activity in the area adjoining the border, security arrangements and vigilance have been further tightened.
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Line of Control (LoC)
The Line of Control (LoC) is a military control line in Kashmir that serves as the de facto border between the Indian-administered and Pakistani-administered territories. It was established as the ceasefire line after the 1971 war and was formally renamed the LoC following the 1972 Simla Agreement. It remains a heavily militarized and politically volatile frontier, representing the unresolved territorial dispute over the Kashmir region.
Nowshera sector
The Nowshera sector is a historically significant military region along the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It gained prominence during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, where Indian forces successfully defended the area against a major Pakistani offensive in the Battle of Nowshera. Today, it remains a sensitive and heavily fortified frontier zone between India and Pakistan.
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India, historically a princely state known for its diverse cultures and stunning Himalayan landscapes. It has been a significant center for Buddhism, Hinduism, and later Islam, with a complex history of dynastic rule and, since 1947, being a subject of territorial dispute between India and Pakistan. Today, the Indian-administered union territory is renowned for destinations like Srinagar, the Dal Lake, and Hindu pilgrimage sites such as the Vaishno Devi temple.
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
Pakistan-administered Kashmir refers to the portion of Kashmir under Pakistani administration since the 1947-48 war following the partition of British India. Its status is disputed, with India claiming the entire region and Pakistan administering it as Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. The area remains a central point of the long-standing India-Pakistan territorial conflict.
Samba sector
The “Samba sector” refers to a key archaeological site in Jammu and Kashmir, India, dating from 1500-600 BCE. It is known for its extensive burial sites and artifacts, such as distinctive red pottery and copper objects, which provide important evidence for understanding the late Harappan and early Iron Age cultures in the Himalayan foothills.
Dharmashala pilgrimage area
The Dharmashala pilgrimage area, located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India, is best known as the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile and the official residence of the Dalai Lama. Historically a British hill station, it transformed into a major center of Tibetan Buddhism and culture following the 14th Dalai Lama’s arrival as a refugee in 1960. Today, it is a revered spiritual destination, home to important monasteries like the Namgyal Monastery and the Tsuglagkhang Complex, attracting pilgrims and visitors from around the world.
Rajouri
Rajouri is a historic town and district in the Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It has a long history as a strategic location on ancient trade routes and was part of the Mughal Empire, later coming under the rule of the Sikh Empire and the Dogra Rajputs. Today, it is known for its diverse culture and as a gateway to the scenic Pir Panjal mountain range.
Reasi
Reasi is a town and district in the Jammu region of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, historically significant as the gateway to the revered Vaishno Devi Hindu pilgrimage shrine. Its history is deeply tied to the medieval period, having served as the seat of the erstwhile princely state of Bhimgarh, founded by Raja Bhim Dev in the 8th century. The iconic Bhimgarh Fort, overlooking the town, stands as a testament to this royal past and the region’s strategic importance.
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