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The Border Security Forces (BSF) troops recovered a China-made drone in Punjab's Amritsar, officials said.
"On 12th May 2024, based on an information provided by BSF intelligence wing regarding presence of a drone in border area of district Amritsar, BSF troops immediately launched an extensive search operation in the suspected area," BSF PUNJAB FRONTIER said in a statement. "During the search operation at about 05:35 pm, the troops successfully recovered 01 drone in a harvested field of village- Havelian of District Amritsar," the force said. "The recovered drone is identified as China made DJI Mavic 3 Classic," they said. "Reliable input of BSF intelligence wing and timely action of BSF troops once again proved their commitment to plug the entry of illicit drones from across the border," the BSF added. Earlier on Saturday, the Border Security Forces (BSF) troops recovered a China-made drone with a packet of heroin in Punjab's Amritsar, officials said. "On May 11, 2024, during the night hours, vigilant BSF troops on duty intercepted the movement of a drone in the border area of district Amritsar. As per the laid-down drill, BSF troops immediately got into the action and tracked the movement of the drone. The likely dropping zone was cordoned and an extensive search was conducted, "Public Relations Officer of BSF said in a statement. "At about 11:40 pm, BSF troops successfully recovered 1 small drone along with 1 packet of suspected heroin ahead of a border security fence in a farming field in village Havelian in district Amritsar, the PRO further said. The PRO added, "The recovered packet (gross weight- 498 grams appox) was wrapped with yellow adhesive tape and 1 torch and 1 nylon loop were found attached to the packet. The recovered drone is a quadcopter (Model- DJI Mavic 3 Classic, made in China)." (ANI)
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