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Pakistani Drones Spotted Again In J&K's Rajouri & Samba, Security Forces On High Alert

Pakistani drones were sighted in Jammu and Kashmir for the third time in three days, following similar sightings on Sunday and Monday.

Pakistani drones were spotted again in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. Sources said around four drones were seen in the area. Drones were also spotted in Sambha district. The Indian Army opened fire immediately after spotting the drones, following which they flew back towards Pakistan. The situation is being closely monitored. Repeated infiltration attempts from Pakistan have once again put security agencies on alert in Jammu and Kashmir.

On Tuesday, officials said five Pakistani drones were spotted near the Line of Control in the Keri sector of Rajouri district, prompting the Indian side to respond with counter-firing. The sightings come amid heightened vigilance along the border areas, especially after a satellite phone was detected close to the International Border in Jammu’s Kanachak sector earlier this week, triggering a joint search operation by multiple security agencies.

Repeated Attempts To Infiltrate Foiled

Sources said the first drone was sighted at around 7:30 pm on Tuesday (January 13) after it crossed the LoC into Indian territory. Four more drones were reportedly seen around 8:30 pm, raising concerns over possible reconnaissance or infiltration-linked activity. Following the sightings, security forces carried out counter-firing in the area. Further details on whether any drone was brought down or recovered were not confirmed immediately.

On Sunday (January 11), a satellite phone was detected in the Kanachak sector, which lies close to the border with Pakistan. The detection triggered an immediate response, with the Indian Army, CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police launching a joint search operation in and around the Kanachak area.

Officials have not confirmed whether the satellite phone was recovered, or whether the detection was linked to an infiltration attempt, but the incident has contributed to heightened security in the border belt.

Security agencies continue to monitor drone activity closely amid concerns that drones are increasingly being used for surveillance and cross-border operations.

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