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Defence
Drone Drops Weapons and RDX Near Rajasthan Border; Cartridges Seized
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM
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A drone reportedly dropped a cache of weapons and RDX near the India‑Pakistan border in Rajasthan’s Shri Ganganagar district. Security forces recovered the explosives and seized several cartridges.
Security agencies in Rajasthan’s Shri Ganganagar district were alerted when a drone was observed dropping a suspicious package near the India‑Pakistan international border. On inspection, the package contained a number of firearms and a load of RDX, a high‑explosive material.
The Rajasthan Police’s Special Operations Unit, along with the Border Security Force, quickly secured the area and recovered the weapons and several cartridges. The seized items are now under forensic examination.
The incident comes amid heightened vigilance along the western frontier, where authorities have intensified surveillance to prevent illicit arms trafficking.
No injuries were reported and the area remains under tight security as investigators continue to trace the origin of the drone and the smuggled materials.
The Rajasthan Police’s Special Operations Unit, along with the Border Security Force, quickly secured the area and recovered the weapons and several cartridges. The seized items are now under forensic examination.
The incident comes amid heightened vigilance along the western frontier, where authorities have intensified surveillance to prevent illicit arms trafficking.
No injuries were reported and the area remains under tight security as investigators continue to trace the origin of the drone and the smuggled materials.