Amritsar (Punjab), April 14 (ANI): In a significant breakthrough, the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a drone carrying a pistol, magazine, and live rounds in the Amritsar district of Punjab, thwarting an apparent cross-border smuggling attempt.
According to a statement from the Public Relations Officer (Punjab Frontier), the drone movement was intercepted in the border area of Dhanoe Kalan village around 2:50 PM on Monday. BSF troops immediately activated technical counter-measures, leading to the successful neutralization and recovery of the drone.
The recovered DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone had a packet attached, wrapped in yellow adhesive tape, which upon inspection revealed 1 pistol, 1 magazine, and 4 live rounds.
The statement emphasized that the alertness and swift action of the BSF personnel once again foiled the nefarious designs of cross-border terror syndicates attempting to smuggle arms and ammunition into Indian territory.
Related Developments:
- On April 12, acting on a tip-off, BSF apprehended two suspected drug smugglers during a night ambush near Bhaini Rajputana village, Amritsar. The operation led to the seizure of Rs 1,00,260 in suspected drug money, two mobile phones, and a motorcycle.
- On April 11, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav, in collaboration with central agencies, launched Operation Satark, conducting late-night inspections across the state to crack down on drug trafficking and tighten border security. During a visit to Chheharta Police Station, DGP Yadav instructed senior officers to intensify state-wide checking and patrol efforts.
These developments highlight the ongoing threats of cross-border arms and drug smuggling in Punjab and the heightened vigilance of Indian security forces to safeguard the region.
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