Army stops suspected drone along LoC in Poonch, forces it to revert

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Army on Friday stopped a drone from Pakistan along Line of Control in Baloni area in KG Sector of Mankote of Poonch and forced it to revert by firing at it, officials said.

Officials said, “Around 7:10 hours, soldiers deployed at the sector said that a Pak drone was seen coming near one of the army post in Mankote Mendhar area. “After seeing the suspected drone, Army fired a few rounds forcing the drone to return back,” they said, adding, “Further details are awaited.”