Chandigarh, Jan 8 (PTI) The Border Security Force on Wednesday seized a packet containing a pistol from a field near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Amritsar district, an official said.

The 'Made in Austria' Glock pistol is suspected to have been dropped by a drone from across the border.

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BSF personnel conducted a search operation after getting information about the presence of a suspected item, said the official.

"During the search operation, at about 10.45 am, the troops recovered one packet containing a Glock pistol along with an empty magazine and one live round from a field adjacent to Hardoratan village in Amritsar district," said the official.

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"The packet was wrapped with yellow adhesive tape. An iron ring was tied with the pistol grip with a black-coloured thread which indicates it is a drone dropping case," he said.

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