(Web Desk) - The Pakistani security forces has shot down an Indian drone in Lahore’s Manawan area which, heightening concerns over border surveillance activities.
Police sources confirmed that the incident happened on Friday when the drone was detected inside the Pakistani territory.
Security personnel acted immediately after observing its movement. The target was engaged and struck before it could carry out any mission.
Meanwhile, officials stated the drone appeared to be a surveillance device only and contained no explosives in it.
The drone was handed over to intelligence agencies, who have launched a detailed investigation into its origin and purpose. Sources said the inquest would focus on the drone’s flight path and operational abilities.
This incident comes months after a severe military confrontation between Pakistan and India in May 2025. That conflict followed an April attack on tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which New Delhi blamed on Islamabad.
In retaliation to Indian aggression, Pakistan’s armed forces launched “Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos.” The large-scale response targeted multiple Indian military installations. During the operation, Pakistan destroyed six Indian fighter jets, including three Rafales, and intercepted dozens of drones.