It was a strange Tuesday night in Dera Baba Nanak, a quiet Punjabi border village. Something odd illuminated the sky as the clock ticked away from 8 to 10 p.m. Nearly 30 drones, believed to have come from across the Pakistan border, were spotted buzzing above Indian land. What started as a normal evening turned into a tense few hours for the villagers of Haruwal and Sadhanwali.
Villagers Spot Suspicious Flying Objects
Gurbhej Singh, along with his neighbors Heera Singh, Balwinder Singh, Hardev Singh, and Sarbjit Singh, had just finished dinner when they noticed small lights moving in the night sky. These weren’t stars or aircraft—they were drones. One after another, they came from the Pakistan side, floating across the international border as if on a secret mission.
As soon as possible, the villagers took out their phones and began recording. The videos, now circulating in the area, show the tiny machines flying quietly, some in groups, others alone. There were roughly thirty of them, not just one or two.
No Damage, But Fear Grows
Though no damage has been reported, the drone activity has sparked serious concern. Drones have been spotted in this area before. Over the past few weeks, several have appeared near the border, but never in such a large number all at once. Now, people want to know what these drones are doing. Are they spying? Dropping something off? Or just testing the waters?
The uncertainty is feeding fear. Even though nothing was harmed, the sight of so many drones has left everyone uneasy. These aren’t toys. They could be used for anything—from smuggling to surveillance—or worse.
Pakistan’s Troubling Pattern
Villagers believe this is yet another sign that Pakistan hasn’t changed its ways, even after the ceasefire agreement with India. Despite peace talks and formal promises, such actions send a very different message. “They’re still up to their old tricks,” said one villager.
The mood in the area is tense. While officials haven’t confirmed the origin of the drones yet, locals are sure they came from across the border. And with videos as proof, the question now is—what will be done next?
Until then, people in Dera Baba Nanak will keep looking at the sky, hoping the drones don’t return. But the worry? That’s already settled in.