India Reports 791 Drone Intrusions in 2025; 237 Drones Downed

• Defence Ministry reported 791 drone intrusions along the International Border in 2025, with 9 in J&K and 782 in Punjab/Rajasthan.
• Indian forces effectively countered the threat, bringing down 237 drones, including those carrying war-like stores and narcotics.
• Security in J&K remains under control, with reduced violence and zero stone-pelting incidents, while people actively participate in development.
• Operation Sindoor on May 7 eliminated 100 terrorists after the Pahalgam attack, involving precision missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan/PoK.
• Pakistan continues proxy war attempts, using drones for smuggling and infiltration, prompting India to enhance counter-drone tech and indigenous drone manufacturing.

Why It Matters: India faces persistent drone threats and proxy war from Pakistan, actively countering with defense tech and indigenous manufacturing.