BSF shoots down Pakistani drone along border in Punjab's Amritsar

New Delhi, February 8:  The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday shot down a drone entering India from Pakistan along International Border in Punjab. The incident took place on intervening night of February 7 and 8 near border post Babapir in Amritsar sector of Punjab.

In 2023, this is the third drone to be shot down by the BSF along the border.

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A BSF spokesperson said the drone fell down in Pakistani territory across International Border. The incident took place during the intervening night of February 7-8 near border post 'Babapir' in Amritsar sector of Punjab.

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The spokesperson added that BSF troops fired upon the drone, following which the drone that was returning to Pakistan fell down in Pakistani territory across International Border.