Debris of Pakistani drone found near Nanghatad village in Abdasa taluka of Kutch.

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A Pakistani unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on Tuesday was shot down near the International Border in Kutch district of Gujarat, police sources told agencies.

Debris of the UAV was seen near Nanghatad village in Abdasa taluka of Kutch, they said.

On hearing a loud sound around 6 am, villagers went to the spot and found the debris of the UAV, the sources said. Asked if a Pakistani UAV had been shot down by the Indian armed forces, a police official, on condition of anonymity, said, “Such an incident has happened, we are investigating the matter.”

The official, however, refused to elaborate further.

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