Two Pakistani Drones were spotted near India – Pakistan international border in Punjab.
One near the Kassowal area of Gurdaspur district and another near the Channa Patan area of Amritsar in Punjab.
The two Pakistani drones were taken back after BSF troops fired at them. BSF fired gunshots and illumination bombs on it. According to BSF officials, search operations are going on.
These drone activities most probably are backed by ISI, the Pakistani Intelligence agency. It is observed that these drone activities are more prominent in border areas near Punjab.
WHY DRONE ACTIVITY IS INCREASING NEAR INDIA-PAKISTAN BORDER?
This year BSF has shot down more than 10 drones on the border of Pakistan and more than 150 drone activities have been spotted. But the question is why is there so much drone activity near the border?
According to the Indian Express, among other illegal activities, illegal arms, ammunition, and drug supply have always been a concern from the international borders and specifically from the Pakistan side of the border. These drones are also being used for air-dropping drugs, arms, and ammunition. They are also used for surveying and spying in these areas. This kind of drone smuggling was first noticed in 2019.
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WHAT BSF IS DOING TO PREVENT DRONE ACTIVITY?
On the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh border BSF is deployed to secure that area. BSF comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
To prevent cross-border smuggling of narcotics, arms, and ammunition, BSF has launched several search operations and also announced to reward those persons who will give intel about the persons who are using drones for smuggling.
BSF with the help of local police is searching for the culprits and also gunning down those who are going to receive the smuggled item along with the drones.
