India, Jan. 12 -- Security forces on Monday launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) following suspected drone movement along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, officials said.

A joint team of the Special Operations Group (SoG), police and other security forces initiated the operation after drones were reportedly sighted in forward areas late Sunday night.

The suspected drone activity was part of a broader pattern observed across several districts along the International Border (IB) and the LoC, including Samba, Rajouri and Poonch, officials said.

According to officials, all the flying objects were seen entering from the Pakistan side and returned after hovering over Indian territory for a few minutes. Following the si...