Overview

• The unmanned aerial vehicle was found in a field in Fattu Kotli village of Akhnoor, officials said.
• Police are assessing whether the drone crossed the Line of Control or was a locally flown device used for filming events.
• Authorities note that drones have previously been used by Pakistan-based handlers to deliver arms, ammunition, cash and drugs into Jammu and Kashmir.
• Such deliveries are typically dropped at pre-arranged locations and retrieved by overground workers to limit risk to militants.
• The Border Security Force reports that specialized anti-drone systems along the International Border have significantly reduced cross-border drone flights.