Punjab: BSF recovers Pakistani drone from Amritsar
The drone, which had flown from the Pakistani side, was retrieved from Village Mahawa, District Amritsar, the BSF added.
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Feb 07, 2025 03:55 IST
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], February 7 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) troops recovered a drone from the border area of Amritsar in Punjab.
𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐒𝐅
— BSF PUNJAB FRONTIER (@BSF_Punjab) February 6, 2025
Based on specific intelligence input, BSF troops recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone from the border area of Amritsar. The drone, which had flown from the Pakistani side, was retrieved from Village… pic.twitter.com/cXcR9kiVJc
Taking to X, BSF Punjab Frontier said on Thursday that based on specific intelligence input, BSF troops recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone from the border area of Amritsar.
The drone, which had flown from the Pakistani side, was retrieved from Village Mahawa, District Amritsar, the BSF added.
"In a series of successful operations against cross-border smuggling and infiltration attempts using drones, BSF remains resolute in its commitment to curbing such crimes and safeguarding national security," the BSF added.
On February 2, the BSF apprehended two alleged smugglers in a drone-dropping case.
BSF troops achieved a significant success by apprehending two Indian smugglers in Gurdaspur district, acting on credible intelligence regarding drone activity from the Pakistani side.
"Setting up a well-planned ambush, BSF troops intercepted the suspects as they retrieved a consignment dropped by a Pakistani drone," BSF had said in a post on X.
𝐁𝐒𝐅 𝐍𝐚𝐛𝐬 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐒𝐦𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞
— BSF PUNJAB FRONTIER (@BSF_Punjab) February 2, 2025
BSF troops achieved a significant success by apprehending two Indian smugglers in Gurdaspur district while acting on credible intelligence regarding drone activity from the Pakistan side. Setting… pic.twitter.com/V3pAFNNRgM
As per the BSF, The smugglers were found in possession of 550 grams of heroin, wrapped in a yellow packet with a hook, confirming it as a drone drop. Additionally, two mobile phones and a Hero Splendor motorcycle were seized.
The operation took place near village Chanduwadala, Gurdaspur, and both individuals were identified as residents of the same village.
This successful operation reaffirms BSF's relentless commitment to combating cross-border smuggling and countering the growing drone threat from Pakistan, BSF added. (ANI)
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