Jammu and Kashmir: High Alert at LoC As Indian Army Thwarts Multiple Pakistani Drone Intrusion Attempts in Poonch

Poonch, March 1: The Indian Army has thwarted multiple Pakistani drone intrusion attempts in Jammu and Kashmir in the Poonch district, along the Line of Control (LoC), amid a rapidly evolving situation in West Asia. The situation in West Asia has escalated significantly as of March 1, 2026, following a joint military strike by the US and Israel against Iranian leadership and military targets.

The Indian Army successfully thwarted an attempt by 2-3 small quadcopters to violate airspace along the Line of Control in the Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Sunday, officials said. Poonch Drone Sighting: Indian Army Opens Fire in Poonch’s Digwar Sector After Pakistani Drone Enters Indian Side Along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to officials, the incident occurred between 5:45 AM and 6:00 AM when the quadcopters attempted to breach Indian airspace along the LoC. Swift counter-drone actions by vigilant Indian Army personnel successfully thwarted the attempt, forcing the quadcopters to return, officials said. Jammu and Kashmir: Several Pakistan Drones Spotted Along LoC in Naushera-Rajouri Sector, Forced To Retreat, Say Defence Sources.

This is not an isolated incident; there have been multiple drone sightings along the LoC and International Border in recent days. The Indian Army has intensified surveillance and monitoring to counter future attempts.

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