BSF TROOPS THWART ATTEMPTED SMUGGLING OF ARMS & DRUGS BY MEANS OF DRONE IN PUNJAB

During night intervening 9th / 10th Feb 2023, alert BSF troops deployed along International Boundary with Pakistan in AOR of BOP MW Uttar, Sector Ferozepur, Punjab detected a drone attempting intrusion into Indian territory from Pakistan side. Counter-drone measures were initiated and the drone was fired upon. During subsequent search by BSF troops, a packet of consignment dropped by the intruding drone containing approx 3 kg heroin, 1 China-made pistol, cartridges and a magazine were recovered.