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BSF Shoots Down Pak Drone Carrying Drugs, Arms In Punjab's Fazilka

BSF recovered three packets, containing 7.5 kgs of suspected heroin, one pistol, two magazines, and 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition from a drone in the area near Churiwala Chusti, Fazilka.

New Delhi: The Border Security Forces troops recovered three packets, containing 7.5 kgs of suspected heroin, one pistol, two magazines, and 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition from a drone entering from Pakistan in the area near Churiwala Chusti, Fazilka, news agency ANI reported citing officials.

“BSF troops recovered 3 packets, containing 7.5 kgs of suspected heroin, 1 pistol, 2 magazines & 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition, that were carried by a drone entering from Pakistan in the area near Churiwala Chusti, Fazilka. They had tried to intercept it by firing, “ PRO BSF was quoted by ANI as saying.

The troops also observed the movement of 3-4 suspected persons in the nearby area (near Churiwala Chusti), ANI reported citing officials.

Troops fired in the direction of the suspected movement of miscreants. However, they managed to flee away from the spot.

“Meanwhile, they observed the movement of 3-4 suspected persons in the nearby area (near Churiwala Chusti). Troops challenged them and fired in the direction of the suspected movement of miscreants. However, they managed to flee away from the spot,” ANI quoted PRO, Punjab Frontier, BSF as saying.

(With ANI Inputs)

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