Security forces initiated a comprehensive cordon and search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on March 10, 2026, following reports of suspected Pakistani drone activity along the International Border.
Heightened Vigilance Along LoC and IB
Army and BSF troops responded to sightings near forward villages like Nanga in Ramgarh sector, engaging with counter-drone measures after UAVs hovered briefly before retreating—part of recurring incursions since 2025 escalation. No airdrops confirmed; operations continue amid blackout protocols in border areas.
Context of Persistent Cross-Border Threats
Samba joins recent Poonch/Rajouri drone sightings (March 1), where Indian forces downed quadcopters via small arms fire, forcing returns to PoK—triggering school closures and air raid sirens in Punjab districts like Amritsar. These align with Pakistan’s reported arms smuggling via Chinese-made pistols/grenades recovered earlier
