Army Displays Turkish Drone Used by Pak in Op Sindoor
The Indian Army on Monday displayed a Turkish-origin drone that was intercepted during Operation Sindoor, stating that the unmanned aerial vehicle was launched from Pakistan and intended to enter Indian airspace. According to Army officials, the drone was detected and neutralised before it could reach its intended target area in Punjab.
The Army said the drone was launched from the Lahore region and was heading towards Jalandhar when Indian air defence and surveillance systems picked up its movement. The interception was carried out as part of heightened counter-drone measures along the western border amid increased security vigilance.
Evidence of Cross-Border Provocation
Officials said the recovered drone is of Turkish make and is similar to platforms known to be in service with Pakistan. The display of the drone was intended to highlight continued attempts at cross-border provocation using unmanned systems, including for surveillance or potential payload delivery.
The Army said forensic and technical analysis of the drone is ongoing to determine its exact mission profile, communication systems, and possible payload capacity. Security agencies are also examining whether the drone was operated independently or as part of a coordinated attempt.
Army Reiterates Border Security Readiness
Senior Army officers reiterated that India’s border security grid is capable of detecting and neutralising aerial threats, including drones, through a combination of radar, electronic warfare, and kinetic response systems. They said Operation Sindoor reflects India’s readiness to counter emerging threats along its borders.
The Army added that strict monitoring remains in place and warned that any attempts to violate Indian airspace will be dealt with firmly.
