Two pistols, three magazines, 16 rounds of ammunition, and one grenade were recovered. Security forces suspect a Pakistani drone dropped the consignment.
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Smuggled Weapons Recovered By Jammu Security Forces Near LOC Border; Pakistani Drone Drop Suspected
The recovery comes amid heightened security arrangements aimed at preventing any attempts to disrupt Republic Day celebrations.
Acting on the information, a joint team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a search operation late Friday night in Palura village of Ghagwal.
Source : ABPLIVE AI
- Security forces recovered weapons dropped by a drone.
- The weapons cache included pistols, ammunition, and a grenade.
- This incident occurred amid heightened Republic Day security measures.
Amid reports of violence in Jammu ahead of Republic Day on January 26, security forces on Saturday recovered a cache of weapons from a forward area near the international border in Jammu’s Samba district. Officials suspect the consignment was dropped by a Pakistani drone.
Sources told ABP News that the seized cache included two pistols, three magazines, 16 rounds of ammunition and one grenade. The recovery comes amid heightened security arrangements aimed at preventing any attempts to disrupt Republic Day celebrations.
Search Operation Launched After Drone Alert
According to officials, the recovery followed inputs about suspicious drone activity from across the border. Acting on the information, a joint team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a search operation late Friday night in Palura village of Ghagwal.
During the operation, the search team reached the bank of a drain, where they recovered a package wrapped in yellow tape. The packet was opened with the assistance of a bomb disposal squad, leading to the recovery of the weapons.
Security Concerns Amid Winter Conditions
Sources said that Jammu, like several parts of north India, is currently experiencing severe cold and dense fog. These weather conditions are believed to be exploited for infiltration attempts, as well as for dropping weapons via drones to terrorists and their local helpers operating in the region.
Similar Incident Earlier This Month
Officials noted that a similar drone-based weapons drop was detected on the first day of the New Year. In that incident as well, arms and ammunition sent via drones into the Jammu region were recovered during a search operation by security forces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What weapons were recovered in Samba district?
Why were security forces conducting a search operation in Palura village?
The operation was launched after receiving intelligence about suspicious drone activity from across the border. This led to a joint search by the BSF and J&K Police.
How might current weather conditions affect security?
Severe cold and dense fog are believed to be exploited for infiltration attempts and drone-based weapons drops to terrorists operating in the region.
Has a similar incident happened recently?
Yes, a similar drone-based weapons drop was detected on January 1st. Arms and ammunition were recovered by security forces during a subsequent search operation.
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