New Delhi:
Now comes word from India about growing unease over drones crossing into its airspace near the border – more than once. The army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, made clear these incidents haven’t gone unnoticed by his command. Messages have reached top Pakistani military figures through official channels. What happens next depends on how both sides respond behind closed doors.
On Tuesday, military chiefs from both sides talked by phone about what they’d seen. Since Saturday, several drones have crossed into India from Pakistan, noticed near the border. The head of India’s army mentioned this at a news event before Army Day. Eight such devices were spotted so far. That conversation included officers in charge of daily battlefield decisions.
This won’t be tolerated by us. We’ve made it clear they must halt these actions right away, Dwivedi stated. Control lies with Pakistan, he noted – future incidents depend on their response.
Five drones showed up near Jammu on Sunday night, according to a member of India’s armed forces. Earlier that week, by Friday, troops found guns left behind after a drone – believed linked to Pakistan – had flown across with two handguns tucked inside.
Alongside the pistols came three loaded clips, sixteen rounds, plus one live grenade. Teams combed the terrain until they picked up traces, then followed through till everything was gathered.
General Dwivedi suggested the drones may have been conducting surveillance rather than carrying out an immediate offensive mission. “These drones, I believe, were defensive drones, likely trying to observe whether any action was being taken,” he said. “It is also possible they were checking for gaps or any laxity in our defenses that could be exploited to send terrorists across.”
A report from Indian news outlets said soldiers described the drones as built for combat, not ordinary models. Still, Pakistan did not reply right away about what was said.
Fragile Ties After May Conflict
Fresh tensions surface just as trust between these two armed powers hits a low. Since that fierce clash last spring – when soldiers from both sides exchanged heavy fire – talks have stalled, movements paused. One moment of heat froze everything after.
A sudden flare-up began after militants struck in Kashmir, leaving 26 Hindu travelers dead. Blame pointed toward Pakistan, according to Indian officials – a claim rejected outright by leaders in Islamabad. Skies lit up with warplanes, while missiles flew and drones hovered above pounding artillery fire. Lives were lost, numbers rising into the dozens, until quiet finally returned by mutual halt.
Even though big fights have calmed down, clashes near the boundary still fuel unease. Lately, India’s defense units have often spotted unmanned aircraft said to come from Pakistan, especially around regions like Jammu and Kashmir, also parts of Punjab.
Indian authorities say they’ve stopped certain drones trying to deliver weapons, bullets, or drugs. On the contrary, Pakistan denies everything, labeling such reports as false and deceptive
Longstanding Kashmir Dispute
For years, India points fingers at Pakistan, saying it backs militants trying to cross into its part of Kashmir. Ever since a rebellion started in 1987, guns have spoken loud there – death piling up by the ten thousand. From that moment on, peace stayed just out of reach.
Pakistan says it does not back armed groups. Instead, officials claim their role is limited to backing Kashmiri voices through talks and politics. The people of Kashmir, they argue, are fighting for a rightful choice about their future. Support stops at words, never weapons, according to Islamabad.
Now and then, soldiers meet to talk peace. Drones spotted near borders show how shaky the truce really is. Mistrust runs thick between India and Pakistan. Peace efforts barely hold.
Right now, Indian authorities stress staying alert, keeping a close watch on developments. They’re calling on Pakistan to prevent any repeat of these border crossings.
