Amritsar, March 20 -- The Punjab government conducted a trial of advanced anti-drone technology in Naushera Dhalla village, located near the Pakistan border, in Tarn Taran district on Wednesday. The aim is to combat cross-border drug smuggling and narco-terrorism, said cabinet minister and Aam Aadmi Party's state president Aman Arora.

The demonstration was held in the Sarai Amanat Khan area that has been a hotspot for drone activity and cross-border smuggling over the past two years. Jail minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and senior Punjab Police officials were also present.

Addressing mediapersons on the sidelines of the trial, Arora said the event was aimed at analysing cutting-edge anti-drone systems designed to counter the growing threa...