Jammu, Oct 24: An abandoned drone was found in a paddy field near the International Border (IB) in Jammu on Saturday evening, prompting police to launch an investigation.

Officials said the drone was spotted around 4:40 pm in a field belonging to Vijay Kumar, a resident of Makhyal village.
The villager informed Kana Chak Police Station, following which a police team reached the spot and seized the drone. It was subsequently shifted to the police station for examination.
The origin of the drone has not yet been established. Investigators are examining whether it originated from Pakistan or was operated locally, besides probing its possible flight path and the circumstances under which it was found abandoned.
Further investigation is underway, officials said.