Search operation launched along IB in J&K’s Samba after suspected Pakistan’s drone spotted
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Why in news
Security forces launched a search operation in Samba, J&K, after a drone suspected to be from Pakistan was spotted hovering over Indian territory near Chillyari village.
Background
The drone was sighted on Saturday near Chillyari village in Samba district and returned towards Pakistan. A similar sighting occurred on Friday in Ratanpur village of the Ramgarh sector.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceSamba district is located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
- FactThe drone was spotted near Chillyari village and Ratanpur village
- FactThe search operation aimed to check for airdropped weapons or narcotics
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by Indian security forces in monitoring and neutralizing drone-based threats along the International Border with Pakistan.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technological asymmetry: Difficulty in detecting small, low-altitude drones with conventional radar systems
- Intelligence gap: Identifying the source and payload of drones operating in high-altitude and rugged terrain
Keywords: Border Security · Drone Warfare · Asymmetric Warfare · Counter-terrorism · Intelligence Gathering
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