BSF recovers China-made drone in Punjab's Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) [India], January 3 (ANI): Troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a Pakistani drone from a farming field adjacent to the Village Dhanoe Khurd in Amritsar district, officials said on Friday.
According to the Public Relations Officer, Punjab Frontier, BSF, the troops deployed on duty on the Amritsar border observed the movement of a drone during the late evening hours on Thursday. Immediately, a counter-drone drill was carried out and a thorough search of the area was conducted.

Subsequently, the troops recovered 1 China-made DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone at about 8:25 pm on Thursday from a farming field adjacent to the Village Dhanoe Khurd in Amritsar district.
Robust technical counter-measures deployed on the order and diligent efforts of BSF troops thwarted yet another intrusion of illicit drones from across the border, said the PRO.
Earlier, in its ongoing efforts to combat illegal drone intrusions from Pakistan, the Border Security Force troops achieved significant success in two separate operations.
The official handle of BSF Punjab posted on X, "In the first operation, BSF troops recovered one packet of heroin weighing 512 grams from Village Bhagatana, District Gurdaspur. This consignment was dropped by a Pakistani drone."
"In the second operation, BSF troops intercepted and neutralized a Pakistani drone attempting to cross the border. The recovered drone was identified as a China-made DJI Mavic 3 Classic," it said.
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel stationed at the frontier shared a heartfelt message with the nation, assuring citizens of their safety while extending warm New Year greetings. Describing the BSF and the country as their family, the personnel expressed pride in safeguarding the borders and serving the nation.
According to BSF, several terrorists operating along the range of Pakistan are believed to be active in Jammu and Kashmir, making the need for steadfast vigilance even more critical. (ANI)