JAMMU, May 26, 2026 : Security agencies have heightened surveillance and launched an investigation after a drone was recovered in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said on Tuesday.
According to officials, the drone was found near the Govindsar railway station road in the Hatli belt of Kathua district on Monday night.
Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sunil Kesar said that police acted immediately after receiving information regarding the drone.
“Last night, we received information that a drone had been spotted under the jurisdiction of Hatli Police Station. Our team immediately reached the spot and seized the drone,” ASP Sunil Kesar told reporters.
Officials confirmed that a detailed investigation has been initiated to determine the origin and purpose of the drone.
“A thorough verification is being carried out to ascertain whether anything related to such an object is present in the surrounding area,” the ASP added.
Keeping in view the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, security agencies across the region remain on high alert. Authorities said all possible leads are being examined and surveillance measures have been further strengthened to ensure public safety and security.
