Punjab's 550-Km Border with Pakistan Faces Rising Drone Threats, India Urgently Needs Advanced Anti-Drone Technology: Dr Pathak
Punjab Newsline, New Delhi/Chandigarh, February 10-
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Sandeep Pathak highlighted the grave issue of drone intrusions from Pakistan into Punjab during a Rajya Sabha session today. Raising this critical concern under Zero Hour, Dr. Pathak emphasized the direct connection of this issue with national security and the everyday lives of residents in border areas.
Dr. Pathak pointed out that Punjab shares a 550-kilometer-long border with Pakistan, making it highly susceptible to cross-border drone activities. He revealed alarming statistics, stating that the number of drones entering Indian territory has seen a significant increase over the years. "In 2020, around 50 drones were detected, and this number has steadily risen each year. By 2024, approximately 300-350 drones were observed entering Indian territory from Pakistan," he said.
The MP expressed deep concern over the limited success in neutralizing these drones. "Security forces are able to neutralize only a small percentage of these drones, meaning the majority land in India, deliver their payloads, and fly back undetected.