Jammu, Oct 27, 2025

Security forces on Monday foiled a major narcotic smuggling attempt from across the International Border in J&K’s Jammu district with the recovery of two bags dropped by a Pakistani drone containing over 5 kg of heroin, valued at over Rs 25 crore.

The recovery was made near the Jatinder border outpost in the R.S. Pura sector of the international border during a joint search operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and J&K Police.

The search operation was launched at around 6 a.m. after a Pakistani drone was seen hovering over the Indian side.

Officials said two bags containing 10 packets of heroin weighing 5.3 kg were seized during the operation.

The recovery of such a huge quantity of heroin thwarted a major smuggling attempt from Pakistan.

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