In a major counter-smuggling operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully intercepted and neutralized six Pakistani drones and seized over 2.3 kilograms of heroin near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Amritsar district. The intrusions occurred on the night of July 17 and early morning of July 18, with drones being detected near Pulmoran, Roranwala Khurd, and Dhanoe Kalan villages. According to the BSF, technical counter-drone systems were deployed to bring down the unmanned aerial vehicles as they entered Indian airspace.
During extensive search operations, four DJI Mavic 3 Classic drones and 1.744 kg of heroin were recovered from agricultural fields near Pulmoran, while another DJI drone carrying 596 grams of heroin was found in Roranwala Khurd. A sixth drone was shot down near Dhanoe Kalan in the early hours of July 18. In total, six drones and 2.340 kilograms of heroin were recovered in what officials described as a significant blow to Pakistan-based narco-terror networks attempting to infiltrate Indian territory via aerial routes.
BSF officials credited the swift response of their alert personnel and the efficiency of advanced surveillance and drone-jamming systems for thwarting the smuggling attempt. The seized drones and contraband have been handed over to local law enforcement agencies for further investigation. The BSF reaffirmed its commitment to securing India’s borders and preventing the use of drones for cross-border narcotics trafficking.
