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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Punjab first state to deploy anti-drone system along int'l border
Tarn Taran: Chief minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal flagged off an anti-drone system (ADS) named 'Baaj Akh' on Saturday, With this, Punjab has become the first state in the country to deploy such a system along the international border. While talking to mediapersons, Kejriwal alleged that previous regimes colluded with drug smugglers, allowing this curse to strengthen in the state. "Now a massive crackdown has been launched against drugs, and big fish involved in this trade have been put behind bars," he said. He said that the anti-drone system has been launched to eliminate the supply of drugs from across the border. He mentioned that three ADS units had been launched, and six others would be launched very soon to make Punjab free from this scourge. He said properties acquired by drug smugglers through the illegal drug trade were being demolished. Without naming anyone, he said the most notorious and feared drug lord had been put behind bars. Meanwhile, Mann said under the 'War Against Drugs' (Yudh Nasheyan Virud) campaign, Punjab on Saturday launched a battle to stop drug smuggling from across the border. "Punjab shares a 553-km border with Pakistan, which is considered one of the most sensitive zones for the smuggling of narcotics and weapons. To strengthen border security and tackle the challenges posed by drone-based smuggling, nine anti-drone units are being set up along the international border," said Mann, adding that an amount of Rs 51.4 crore is being spent on these units. He said although the armed forces, including Border Security Force (BSF), have already been using such systems, Punjab is the first state in the country to deploy anti-drone systems along the international border. "The ADS will give a strong response to drug smugglers from across the border, adding that anti-national elements always use technology for anti-social activities," he said. He mentioned that in 2024, a total of 283 drones loaded with heroin, weapons, and ammunition were seized, adding that in 2025, so far, 137 drones have already been recovered. He added that ADS will be deployed along the border from Pathankot to Fazilka as a second line of defence. Box: Automated alert tech Any drone entering the state through the border can be immediately neutralised as these systems come with automated alert technology, which immediately notifies authorities upon detecting drone movement, thus eliminating the need for manual monitoring. To ensure the successful implementation of this system, coordination will be maintained with BSF, the Indian Air Force, the Indian Army, and other agencies. MSID:: 123205100 413 | Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Punjab deploys anti-drone system along Pakistan border
Tarn Taran (Punjab): In a first initiative in India to check supply of drugs from across the international border, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday jointly flagged off 'Baaj Akh', an anti-drone system. Interacting with the media, Kejriwal said another chapter has been added in the crusade against the drugs. He said previous regimes hobnobbed with drug smugglers due to which this curse flexed its muscles in the state. However, Kejriwal said now a massive crackdown has been launched against drugs and big fishes involved in this trade have been put behind the bars. He said drugs have been supplied to Punjab from across the border and to check them this anti-drone system has been launched. He said three anti-drone system have been launched and six others will be launched soon to make Punjab free from this scourge. Kejriwal said the government has strictly implemented a zero-tolerance policy against drug traffickers. He said properties acquired by drug smugglers through the illegal drug trade are being demolished. The most notorious and feared drug lord has been put behind the bars by an honest government led by Bhagwant Mann. The Chief Minister said under the 'War Against Drugs' (Yudh Nasheyan Virud) campaign, Punjab today launched a battle to stop drug smuggling from across the border. 'Punjab shares a 553-km border with Pakistan, which is considered one of the most sensitive zones for the smuggling of narcotics and weapons.' Mann said that to strengthen border security and tackle the challenges posed by drone-based smuggling, nine anti-drone units are being set up along the international border. The Chief Minister said Rs 51.4 crore is being spent on these units. He said although 'our country's armed forces and the BSF have already been using such systems, Punjab is the first state in the country to deploy anti-drone systems at the international border'. He said the anti-drone system will give a strong response to drug smugglers from across the border, adding anti-national elements always use technology for anti-social activities.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Punjab launches anti-drone systems to tackle drugs & weapons smuggling from Pakistan
CHANDIGARH: In order to check the smuggling of weapons and drugs via drones from Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and National Convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday flagged off Baaj Akh- Anti Drone System (ADS). Punjab thus became the first state in the country to deploy this system at the international border as the second line of defence in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF). Already BSF has been using anti-drone systems. Interacting with the media, Arvind Kejriwal said that to check the flow of drugs from across the border to Punjab, three ADS have been launched. Six more will be introduced soon. He reminded that the state government is determined on zero-tolerance policy against drug traffickers. Kejriwal alleged that previous regimes hobnobbed with the drug smugglers due to which this curse flexed its muscles in the state. Stating that the most notorious and feared drug lord has been put behind the bars, he said the state government is also in the process of demolishing properties acquired by the smugglers. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that under the 'War Against Drugs' (Yudh Nasheyan Virud) campaign, Punjab has on Saturday launched a battle to stop drug smuggling from across the border. He said that Punjab shares a 553-kilometer border with Pakistan, which is considered one of the most sensitive zones for the smuggling of narcotics and weapons.
