Indian Army's UAV Drifts Into PoK, Seeks Return

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Indian Army unintentionally entered Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) due to a snag during a test training sortie. The drone is believed to have been recovered by Pakistani troops. The Indian Army has requested its return.

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Indian Army inadvertently drifted into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, according to officials.

The UAV, which was on a test training sortie in the Bhimber Gali area, experienced a technical malfunction and lost control, resulting in it crossing over to the other side of the LoC.

The device is believed to have landed in the Nikial belt on the opposing side and was subsequently recovered by Pakistani troops. The Indian Army has formally requested the return of the UAV from their Pakistani counterparts, officials added.

(With inputs from agencies.)