Srinagar, July 31: A Pakistani drone was shot down by Army men in the Khour sector of Jammu district on Friday.

The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was recovered from the border village of Chakla, where troops detected it flying near the International Border.
According to sources, the drone was spotted hovering over Chakla village in Khour sector.
“The troops opened fire on the drone, successfully bringing it down. The drone was later recovered from the area and secured for forensic and technical examination,” they said.
Sources said the drone suspected to be of Chinese origin had allegedly been modified for surveillance operations.
Army men recovered the drone along with a 64 GB microSD card from the site, they said.
Security agencies have launched an investigation to determine the drone's origin, purpose and capabilities.
Officials said the recovered UAV will undergo detailed analysis to establish whether it was being used for surveillance, smuggling or any other cross-border activity.
Sources said preliminary assessment indicates the drone was on a dedicated reconnaissance mission to map Indian troop movement and deployment patterns.
Security forces have since stepped up anti-drone measures in the sector, with additional patrols and electronic monitoring deployed to prevent repeat intrusions.
The incident comes amid heightened vigilance along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB), where security forces have repeatedly intercepted drones suspected of originating from Pakistan.
Investigators say drones are often modified with payload-dropping mechanisms, while larger multi-rotor UAVs have been used to carry heavier consignments, including assault rifles, ammunition and improvised explosive devices.
Apart from smuggling arms, drones have also been used for aerial surveillance of Indian security installations and troop movements, helping terrorist groups plan infiltration attempts.
Officials said border surveillance remains on high alert, with security forces continuing operations to detect and neutralise any unauthorised aerial intrusions.