Drone-Dropped Arms Seized Near J&K’s Samba Border Ahead of Republic Day
A joint BSF–SOG search recovered two pistols, three magazines, 16 rounds plus a grenade, prompting an investigation into the cross-border drop.
Overview
- Security forces acted on inputs about suspected drone movement from across the International Border and launched a joint search in the Samba sector.
- A taped packet was found near a stream in a forward area and was opened by a bomb disposal squad before the weapons were secured.
- The seized cache comprised two pistols, three magazines, 16 rounds of ammunition and one grenade, according to officials.
- A case has been registered as investigators work to trace the drone’s route and identify intended recipients, with no arrests reported so far.
- Police and paramilitary deployments have been reinforced across Jammu and Kashmir for Republic Day, and officials describe drone drops as a recurring challenge.