Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level discussion on “futuristic challenges” in the defence industry on Tuesday with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. During the conference, there was also a discussion about providing new equipment to the Indian armed forces.
The discussion took place two days after two people were injured in a drone strike on an Indian Air Force installation in Jammu. The deployment of a drone to carry out a terrorist attack in the country signalled the start of a new security challenge for the country.
In the aftermath of the assault, a succession of drones were sighted in Jammu in the early hours of Tuesday. The Army, on the other hand, provided no formal confirmation. Drones were observed flying out over the Kaluchak-Ratnuchak military posts on Monday, according to the Army. “The troops’ vigilance and aggressive attitude prevented a significant danger. Army PRO Lt Colonel Devender Anand had stated, “The security forces are on high alert, and a search operation is underway.”
While security officials are aware of drones dropping guns and ammo from over the border, the possibility of widely accessible, inexpensive drones dropping explosives is a new concern.
Earlier in the day, the main opposition party Congress stated that tackling drone strikes by Pakistan-based terror groups requires a genuine and comprehensive policy and tactics. Randeep Surjewala, the Congress’ general secretary and top spokesman, said the Modi administration should act on professional strategic advice rather than relying on headline management.
In light of the threat presented by probable drone strikes, security has been beefed up around critical sites across Kashmir.
