The incident of arms consignment seizure occurred on January 9, 2026.
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Arms consignment dropped by drone seized near IB in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba
A joint operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police on January 9, 2026, led to the seizure of an arms consignment dropped by a drone near the International Border in Samba, J&K. This incident underscores the continuous threat of cross-border smuggling and the use of drones for illicit activities, making it highly relevant for topics on internal security, border management, and defence for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, and Defence.
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The seizure took place in Paloora village of Ghagwal, located in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The operation was conducted by a joint team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police.
The consignment involved arms dropped by a drone from across the border.
The location of the seizure was near the International Border (IB).
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