Drones sighted in Srinagar, Baramulla, Awantipora neutralised

Srinagar, May 9: Baramulla, Srinagar, and Awantipora in Kashmir were among 26 locations where drones, including suspected armed drones posing potential

threats to civilian and military targets, were sighted along both the International Border and the Line of Control with Pakistan, on Friday evening.

They were, however, tracked and engaged using counter-drone systems, defence sources stated.ìDrones have been sighted at 26 locations ranging from the Baramulla in the North to Bhuj in the South, along both the International Border and the Line of Control with Pakistan. These include suspected armed drones posing potential threats to civilian and military targets,î sources said. ìThe locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala, they added.

They pointed out that regrettably, an armed drone targeted a civilian area in Ferozpur, resulting in severe injuries to members of a local family.

The injured were provided medical assistance and the area was sanitised by security forces.

The Indian Armed Forces are maintaining a high state of alert, and all such aerial threats are being tracked and engaged using counter-drone systems. The situation is under close and constant watch, and prompt action is being taken wherever necessary, defence sources stated.

They asked the citizens, especially in border areas, to remain indoors, limit unnecessary movement and strictly follow safety instructions issued by local authorities.

While there is no need for panic, heightened vigilance and precautions are essential, sources said.