Indian Army foils multiple drone intrusion attempts in Poonch along LoC
Mar 2nd 2026
Early Sunday, Indian Army personnel in Poonch repelled two to three quadcopters trying to cross the LoC, forcing them back and prompting stepped-up surveillance amid continuing drone sightings and regional tensions.
- Incident occurred between 5:45 AM and 6:00 AM in Poonch district along the Line of Control.
- Two to three small quadcopters attempted to breach Indian airspace and were forced to return by army counter-drone measures.
- Officials said this was one of multiple recent drone sightings along the LoC and the International Border.
- The Indian Army has intensified surveillance and monitoring to prevent further attempts.
- The alert coincides with heightened regional tensions after a March 1 joint US and Israeli strike on Iranian targets.