NEW DELHI: Security forces on Monday launched a search operation after sighting half-a-dozen drones from Pakistan over several forward areas along the Line of Control.
According to officials, the movement of the drones from across the border was picked up over Balakote, Langote and Gursai nallah in Mendhar sector at 9.15 pm on Sunday.
The drones which is believed to be launched for surveillance, were seen flying very high and returned to the Pakistani side within five minutes.
However, the area was cordoned off and a search was launched with the first light of the day in several areas where the movement of the drones was picked up to ensure that there was no air dropping of weapons or narcotics, the officials said.
According to officials, the movement of the drones from across the border was picked up over Balakote, Langote and Gursai nallah in Mendhar sector at 9.15 pm on Sunday.
The drones which is believed to be launched for surveillance, were seen flying very high and returned to the Pakistani side within five minutes.
However, the area was cordoned off and a search was launched with the first light of the day in several areas where the movement of the drones was picked up to ensure that there was no air dropping of weapons or narcotics, the officials said.
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