Overview
- Security forces detected a drone crossing the Line of Control over the Khari/Chakkan da Bagh area early on January 1, lingering over Indian territory for more than five minutes before returning.
- Troops recovered a bag near the Rangar Nallah and Poonch River containing dozens of ammunition rounds, narcotics and a yellow tiffin box suspected to be an improvised explosive device.
- A Bomb Disposal Squad examined the recovered items to check for any explosive threat, and technical teams are reviewing the materials.
- The Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Special Operations Group launched extensive cordon-and-search operations to locate additional drops or potential handlers.
- Investigators are exploring possible links to intelligence about planned attacks by Pakistan-backed groups around the New Year, and no casualties or on-ground attack have been reported.