Guwahati: The Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted a sizable shipment of weapon that had been dropped by a Pakistani drone in Punjab. This was informed by the force on Wednesday.
According to reports, the shipment contained 47 live bullets, eight magazines, and four pistols made in China. They were found in Gurdaspur’s Uncha Takala village on the night of Tuesday and Wednesday.
The BSF in statement said, “On the intervening foggy night of 17th/18th Jan 2023, a BSF party deployed on the outskirts of Uncha Takala village in Gurdaspur heard the humming sound of a suspected drone coming from Pakistan side. In prompt action, the BSF party fired towards the direction of the sound of the suspected drone. During firing, the party also heard the sound of something dropped in the nearby area.”
During a preliminary search, the BSF recovered a package with a wooden base frame lying in a farm area outside of the village.
“On opening, this packet, 4 Pistols (made in China), 8 magazines and 47 Rounds were recovered,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, a detailed search of the area is in progress.
“Vigilant BSF troops once again were able to foil nefarious design of smugglers to smuggle contrabands through drone,” the BSF added.