BSF shoots down drone near international border in Amritsar sector, seizes contraband

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Mar 28, 2023 10:49
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BSF shoots down drone near international border in Amritsar sector, seizes contraband

Drone intrusion from Pakistan is spotted in the area of Rajatal Border Outpost.The Border Security Force shot down a drone in the Amritsar sector on Monday night and seized a packet containing contraband from the area. 


"On March 27, at about 8.30 pm, BSF troops deployed along the Indo-Pakistan boundary detected a drone intrusion from Pakistan in the area of Rajatal Border Outpost of Amritsar sector," a BSF officer said.The drone was fired upon and counter-drone measures taken. Subsequently, on Tuesday morning, during search of the area, BSF troops recovered a black-coloured drone along with a white bag approximately 700 metres from the International Border and 350 metres from the border fence.


On examining the bag, a big packet wrapped with yellow adhesive tape and a small torch were found, the officer added. Further investigations are in progress.