Drone from Pakistan spotted in Arnia, BSF men open fire : The Tribune India

Our Correspondent

Jammu, March 5

A Pakistani drone was detected flying inside the Indian territory in Kathar village, Arnia sector, Jammu, prompting Border Security Force (BSF) troops of the 98 Battalion to open fire here today. The jawans fired nearly 30 rounds at the drone.

This is the second incident after the one on February 24 when a drone dropped a huge quantity of arms and ammunition in the same area.

Surveillance

The drone, which entered Arnia and went back after some time, may have come for surveillance purpose. Tilak Raj Sharma, Arnia SHO

A spokesperson said, “A humming sound of a suspected drone was heard at about 4.10 am by alert BSF troops in Arnia. They fired towards that direction. The area was cordoned and a search drive was conducted.”

Tilak Raj Sharma, Station House Officer (SHO), Arnia, who also reached the spot, said a search operation had been launched by the police, the BSF and the Army…