Tarn Taran, Aug. 9 -- Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said that Punjab is the first state in the country to deploy anti-drone systems at the international border. He said the move aims to curb the increasing challenges posed by drone-based smuggling activities across the border.

Mann said this after he, along with AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, launched the 'Baaj Akh'- Anti Drone System (ADS) on Saturday at Tarn Taran.

"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 that an amount of Rs 51.4 crore is being spent on these units," he said.

Chief Minister Mann said that under the 'War Aga...