Indian Army shoots down Chinese‑made Pakistani surveillance drone near Jammu defense sites

The Indian Army intercepted and destroyed a Pakistani surveillance drone in the Kaur sector of Jammu and Kashmir on 31 July 2026. The drone, identified as being manufactured in China and modified for intelligence‑gathering, was hovering over sensitive Indian defence installations near the village of Chakla.

Soldiers recovered the unmanned aircraft and a 64 GB micro‑SD card that reportedly contained photographs and video of Indian military positions. Authorities have begun forensic analysis of the drone and its data to trace its origin and flight path. The incident underscores heightened drone‑based espionage threats along the India‑Pakistan border and has prompted a review of anti‑drone measures.

Security agencies are investigating the capture, with officials stating that the drone’s presence near critical defence sites was a clear breach of Indian airspace.