Separately, the total recovery of these largely Chinese-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), originating from Pakistan and entering India's Punjab territory and a few in Rajasthan, has seen an about 13 times rise since 2022 in the January-May period.

The operation was conducted on the basis of information received a day ago by BSF and coordinated efforts by Punjab Police, confirmed officials.

A farmer had spotted the drone in the field and informed the BSF.

This development comes after President Muizzu, known for his pro-Beijing stance, expressed the government's intent to procure surveillance drones in January upon his return from China.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the UK has recently unveiled proposals to liberalize the rules governing drone flights.

Adding to the geopolitical tensions, risks of a widening conflict have escalated as Russian refined product exports are expected to decline due to several refineries undergoing repairs following drone attacks.

BSF Special Director General, Western Command, Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, on Monday said that a total of 95 drones, mostly from Punjab, have been recovered this year