The Indian Army troops shot at a Pakistani drone along the international border in Sri Ganganagar sector in Rajasthan, as it had entered the Indian airspace on Saturday, 9 March, according to army sources.
This is the third Pakistani drone the Indian forces have shot since the 26 February IAF air strike.
The drone tried to enter the Indian territory at around 5 am at Hindumalkot border near Sriganganagar, a BSF official said, adding that the moment it was sighted the troopers started firing, forcing it to return.
Villagers residing along the western border also heard heavy firing.
The drone returned safely across the border to Pakistan, a BSF official said.
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