Border Security Force fires at drones to and from Pakistan 100 m from border

The suspected drone activity was picked up by troops some 100 m from the International Border and 30 m from the fence.

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The BSF fired at least five rounds at the two drones (Representational)

The Border Security Force fired at drones coming in from Pakistan and going from India along the borders in the Gurdaspur sector last night. At least five rounds were fired at the two drones, an official release said.

The suspected drone activity was picked up by troops some 100 m from the International Border and 30 m from the fence. They remained inside Indian territory for almost 19 minutes.

Senior officials supervised the area following the spotting, the release added.

The Air force station in Ambala and the local police were informed, as were the local assets.

More details are awaited.

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Posted bySumana Nandy