Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday warned Pakistan against sending drones across the Line of Control (LoC). He was addressing a press conference here ahead of Army Day (January 15).

He said the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan spoke on Tuesday and the issue of sighting of drones emanating from Pakistan was taken up.

There were multiple drone sightings on Tuesday while five drone intrusions were reported on Sunday evening along the J&K border.

The Army Chief said these drones were most likely sent for reconnaissance purposes.

He said the situation along the disputed boundary with China “remains stable but needs constant vigil”.

He cited two “turning points” during Operation Sindoor which, he said, turned the tide in favour of India. He said India was looking at creating a dedicated missile and rocket force on the lines of China and Pakistan. He termed it a “strategic necessity” in the current security environment.