Security agencies in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, have been put on alert after a suspicious drone was found near the India-Pakistan border ahead of Independence Day. The BSF has seized the drone and launched an investigation. Security forces suspect that the drone may have been sent from Pakistan for espionage purposes, leading to increased border security.
Rajasthan: The discovery of a suspicious drone in the Longewala area of Jaisalmer just before Independence Day has activated the security apparatus. The BSF has taken the drone into custody and begun investigating its flight range and footage to determine its source and purpose. Security forces suspect that the drone may have been sent from Pakistan for espionage, leading to border outposts being placed on high alert. In previous years as well, suspicious drones have been caught several times on the Jaisalmer border, making the security of this area a continuous challenge.
Security Agencies Alerted After Suspicious Drone Intercepted
The BSF and local police are engaged in investigating the drone found on the Jaisalmer border. Security forces suspect that the drone may have been sent from Pakistan for espionage purposes. Consequently, border outposts have been placed on high alert to prevent any potential intelligence activity in a timely manner. Efforts are ongoing to determine the source of the drone by examining its flight range and camera footage.
Suspicious Drones Have Been Found on the Jaisalmer Border Before
It is not a new occurrence that suspicious drones have been caught on the Jaisalmer border. In previous years as well, such drones have been recovered several times. This time, the drone was caught due to the vigilance of the BSF before Independence Day. Furthermore, the recent arrest of the DRDO guest house manager on charges of spying for Pakistan has further increased the seriousness of border security.
Security Tightened
After the drone was found, security agencies and local administration have been placed on high alert. The BSF has also appealed to the general public to immediately report any suspicious activity to the concerned authorities. The central government is seriously reviewing the matter and is prepared to take strict steps to strengthen security. Security forces are continuously increasing patrolling on the Jaisalmer border to prevent potential threats.
This case highlights the need for b border security and intelligence surveillance, especially at such a sensitive time when the country is busy with Independence Day preparations.
