Amritsar: On 13th May’ 2024, during the night hours, vigilant BSF troops on duty intercepted movement of a drone on the border area of district Amritsar and promptly tracked its movement.
The likely dropping zone was cordoned and an extensive search was conducted. At about 03:50 am, BSF troops successfully recovered 01 small drone alongwith 01 packet of suspected heroin in a farming field of Village- Ratankhurd of district Amritsar.
The recovered packet (Gross weight 560 gram appx) was wrapped with yellow adhesive tape and 01 metal wire ring & 03 illuminating sticks were also found attached with the packet.
The recovered drone is a Quadcopter (Model – DJI Mavic 3 Classic, made in China). Keen observation and timely reaction of diligent BSF troops once again proved their resolution to plug the entry of narcotics through drones from across the border.
One more drone recovered by BSF in Amritsar
BSF recovered one more drone near the border area, Amritsar. On 13th May 2024, based on information by BSF intelligence wing regarding presence of a drone in border area of district Amritsar, BSF troops launched an extensive search operation in the suspected area.
During the search operation at about 09:05 am, the troops successfully recovered 01 drone from a dry well of Village– Dhanoe khurd of District Amritsar.
The recovered drone is identified as China made DJI Mavic 3 Classic. Reliable input of BSF intelligence wing and timely action of diligent BSF troops foiled yet another attempt of drone intrusion from across the border.