Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri sector are on high alert after a Pakistani UAV was detected along the LoC on August 28, 2026. Troops tracked the drone, and an intensified search operation is underway to monitor for incursions.
Pakistani Drone Sighting Puts Forces on High Alert
Security forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir have been put on high alert following fresh aerial activity originating from across the border in the Rajouri sector. According to inputs from Army sources in Rajouri, movement of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from Pakistan was detected on August 28, 2026, at approximately 8:05 PM.
The drone was spotted hovering over the General Area of Behrooti, falling under the Operational Area of Responsibility (AoR) of the 22 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles (22 JAK RIF). Military personnel tracked the drone as it manoeuvred toward the Mangalnar-Dabrote axis.
Surveillance and Search Operations Intensified
Alert troops immediately logged the intrusion, and the entire forward sector has been placed under tight aerial and ground surveillance to monitor any potential dropping of contraband, arms, or further incursions. Security forces have intensified search operations in adjacent forward areas, and further official updates regarding the incident are awaited as monitoring remains active along the border. (ANI)
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