Suspected explosives and weapons recovered near India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan, two youths from Punjab arrested

October 13, 2026

Sriganganagar: Security agencies have recovered a consignment of suspected explosives and weapons near the Pakistan border in Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar district. Two youths from Punjab have been arrested in connection with the incident. Security agencies are conducting searches in the surrounding areas.

According to preliminary information, the suspected consignment was dropped from Pakistan via drone on Monday night. However, the exact nature and quantity of the recovered material has not yet been officially confirmed.

Suspected drone-dropped consignment, weapons and ammunition recovered

The recovered material reportedly includes RDX, two pistols, four magazines, approximately 650 cartridges, four pairs of batteries, and two remote control devices.

The operation was carried out by joint teams of the Border Security Force (BSF), Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), and the Rawal police in the Rawal Mandi area of ​​Sriganganagar district, based on intelligence information.

According to officials, the ANTF received information that three packages were dropped by a suspected Pakistani drone in a field near a canal near Chak 4 KNM W Tel, under Gram Panchayat 12 KND, in the Rawla area around 10 pm on Monday.

Initially, the packages were suspected to contain narcotics. Security personnel subsequently searched the area, recovering weapons and suspected explosives. Two young men were detained during the operation.

Accused Reportedly Residents of Jalandhar and Ferozepur

According to preliminary information, one of the arrested young men is from Jalandhar and the other from the Ferozepur area of ​​Punjab. Investigating agencies are investigating their alleged links and roles in the consignment.

ANTF Inspector General of Police Vikas Kumar stated that information has been received about a large quantity of ammunition and suspected explosives being dropped by drone in Rajasthan.

He said security agencies are working to determine who sent the consignment and its purpose. He also confirmed the arrest of two accused in the case.

Surveillance increased in the border area, investigation ongoing

Following the seizure, security agencies have increased surveillance in the border area. Searches are being conducted in fields, canal banks, and surrounding areas to determine if any other packages or suspicious material were dropped.

Investigators are interrogating the arrested youths. The agencies are trying to identify the people behind the consignment, trace the alleged contacts of the accused, and locate the possible destinations where the weapons and explosives were delivered.

It is reported that a special team has been called from Jaipur to examine the seized material. This team will determine the exact nature and quantity of the material.

At present, the investigation into the case is ongoing, and further information is awaited from security agencies.