The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have chased away a drone that came from Pakistan.
The TRF operatives were working at the behest of Pakistani handlers, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.
They said a massive search operation has been launched to trace any weapon or explosive that it might have dropped.
A BSF officer said all concerned have been informed and further details are awaited.
Drones will be used to help forest guards facing problems in the jungle. Besides, they will be used to drop ration and medicines in the interior parts of the forest inaccessible by road.
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