Punjab: 100 Pak drones shot down this year, according to BSF

The Border Security Force (BSF) announced on Tuesday that, to date, its soldiers have either successfully shot down or recovered 100 Pakistani drones that were being used to smuggle weapons, ammunition, and drugs into Indian territory. According to the BSF, it has developed a “three-pronged strategy” to try and stop the covert entry of drugs and other narcotics into Indian territory. The military also stated that they had successfully captured smugglers who were using drones to “facilitate” the smuggling of drugs.

In a series of posts on X, the BSF Punjab Frontier stated, “Till now, in 2023, BSF Punjab has successfully shot down or recovered 100 Pakistani drones being used by anti-national elements to smuggle narcotics, arms, and ammunition into Indian territory.”.
“Apart from recovering drones, narcotics, and arms, BSF has also successfully apprehended smugglers who were facilitating smuggling through drones,” the BSF added in its post.
“BSF has implemented a three-pronged strategy, with the objectives of curtailing the drug supply, fostering awareness against drug abuse, and empowering the youth with skills to channelize their energy, thereby facilitating meaningful employment opportunities,” it added.
Meanwhile, the BSF, on Monday, foiled a smuggling attempt through a drone in Amritsar and seized 434 gms of heroin wrapped with adhesive tape, the force informed.
According to officials, BSF troopers launched a search operation after a Pakistani drone violated Indian airspace.