New Delhi, May 13 -- Suspected drones were spotted along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, prompting swift engagement by Indian security forces. In a separate incident, a surveillance drone was brought down by armed forces near Mand village in Punjab's Jalandhar district.

"A small number of suspected drones have been observed near Samba in J&K. They are being engaged," the Army initially stated, adding that there was no cause for alarm.

Hours later, the Indian Army issued a reassurance, stating that the situation remained under control.

"No enemy drones are being reported at present," it said in an official statement. "The situation is calm and under full control."

The drone sightings came shor...