Drone recovered near border in Tarn Taran

A BSF spokesperson said, “On specific information regarding the presence of a drone in a field of Kalsian village, a joint search operation was launched by the BSF and CI, Bhikiwind”

A team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police’s counter intelligence wing recovered a drone on Sunday from a field during a search operation in Kalsian village, situated close to the India-Pakistan border.

A drone seized in Kalsian village on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Divulging details, a BSF spokesperson said, “On specific information regarding the presence of a drone in a field of Kalsian village, a joint search operation was launched by the BSF and CI, Bhikiwind.”

“During the operation, the troops recovered a Quadcopter drone (DJI Matrice 300 RTK) around 2.35pm,” he added.

The drone was reportedly used for cross-border smuggling, the BSF said in a post on micro-blogging platform “X”.

Tarn Taran police have registered a case under multiple sections of the Indian Aircraft Act against unidentified persons.