Army Targets Pakistani Drones Near LoC in Poonch, Third Incident This Week

Jammu: In yet another security concern for the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) region, the Indian Army on Thursday opened fire after spotting some suspected Pakistani drones in the Degwar area of Poonch near the Line of Control (LoC). This is the third time in this week that security forces intercepted drones at the western border.According to reports, at least 15 drones have been spotted between January 11 to 15, near the LoC.The Pakistani drones were spotted in the Digwar area of Poonch district and the Indo-Pak International Border in Ramgarh area of Samba.In Poonch, the security forces were immediately placed on a high alert to prevent any potential threat after some Pakistani drones were spotted.On January 11 and 13, drone movement was spotted in Rajouri

in Samba and Mendhar regions. Considering Thursday's (today) incident, at least 15 drones have been spotted or intercepted by the forces along the LoC.The intensity of the unmanned incursions have witnessed a surge as India's Republic Day nears.Meanwhile, the security forces are at the highest alert to foil infiltration attempts by the terrorists, from across the western border.