On January 1, 2026, Indian Army patrols in Poonch district’s Chakkan da Bagh belt, between Rangar Nallah and Poonch River, recovered a drone-dropped bag containing 70 rounds of AK-series ammunition, a 2-kg IED in a yellow tiffin box, and narcotics near the Line of Control. The Bomb Disposal Squad defused the IED via controlled explosion, with joint teams of Army, J&K Police, and Special Operations Group launching extensive searches to neutralize threats. This brazen Pakistani drone incursion, spotted hovering early morning, highlights escalating cross-border terrorism tactics aimed at arming proxies ahead of Republic Day, demanding robust anti-drone measures and heightened LoC vigilance to safeguard Jammu and Kashmir’s security.