Pakistani Drone Enters India’s LoC Near Poonch, Army Opens Fire to Shoot It Down

Amid strikes between Iran And Isreal- Indian Security forces opened fire early Sunday morning after spotting a suspected Pakistani drone entering Indian airspace along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Officials said the drone briefly hovered over Indian territory before returning across the border.

The incident has once again raised concerns over cross-border drone activity in the sensitive border region.

Drone Movement Detected at Dawn

According to officials, troops stationed at a forward post in the Digwar area noticed unusual movement in the sky around 6:10 am. Upon confirming that it was a drone coming from across the LoC, soldiers fired more than a dozen rounds in an attempt to bring it down.

Despite the firing, the drone managed to escape and quickly flew back toward Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). No damage or casualties were reported in the incident.

Second Incident in Three Days

This is the second time within three days that Indian troops have responded to drone activity in the same region. On February 27, soldiers had also opened fire at a similar drone spotted near the LoC in Poonch.

Repeated sightings have increased alert levels among security forces guarding the border.

Search Operation Conducted

After the drone retreated, the Army launched a search operation in the surrounding area. The aim was to check whether the drone had dropped any weapons, explosives, or narcotics before returning.

Officials said the search was conducted as a precautionary measure to ensure there was no security threat on the ground. So far, nothing suspicious has been recovered.

Growing Concern Over Border Drones

In recent years, drone activity along the India-Pakistan border has become a serious concern. Security agencies believe such drones are often used for surveillance or to drop weapons and drugs into Indian territory.

The Line of Control remains one of the most sensitive and heavily guarded borders in the region. Troops remain on high alert to prevent infiltration and cross-border smuggling attempts.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, and security measures have been strengthened in the area to prevent any future incidents.