Pakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC in Rajouri, Army on High Alert Amid Kathua Encounter

• Suspected Pakistani drones were sighted in Rajouri district along the LoC, prompting security forces to intensify monitoring and activate counter-drone measures.
• Drones were seen hovering over Dheri Dhara and Kalali villages near Keri sector, returning across the border after security forces opened fire.
• Separately, an encounter broke out in Kathua district between security forces and suspected militants, with firing reported in the Najote forest area.
• Recent drone sightings have been frequent, with multiple objects reported along LoC and IB in Jammu and Kashmir, including Poonch and Samba districts.
• Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi warned Pakistan against drone activities, stating India has conveyed that such actions are "not acceptable" and the Army is prepared for any misadventure.

Why It Matters: Pakistani drone sightings and a militant encounter keep J&K on high alert; India warns Pakistan.