Overview
- New sightings were reported on January 15 near Keso Mahansan in the Ramgarh sector of Samba and over Degwar in Poonch, where troops fired to deter the objects.
- Defence sources said Thursday’s activity constitutes the third such series in recent days across the Jammu sector.
- Indian Army units activated anti‑UAS systems and, in earlier incidents this week, engaged suspected drones with machine-gun fire in sectors including Nowshera in Rajouri.
- Officials reported the drone-like objects crossed from across the border, hovered briefly over sensitive locations, and then headed back toward Pakistan.
- Ground searches and investigations are underway to determine whether any surveillance or contraband drops occurred, with no recoveries publicly confirmed.