Indian Army has destroyed Pakistani Posts and a Terrorist Launch Pad near Jammu, from where Tube-Launched Drones were being launched.
The Indian Army has said that at around 5 AM this morning, multiple enemy armed drones were spotted flying over Khasa Cantt in Amritsar. The hostile drones were instantly engaged and destroyed by the air defence units.
The Indian Army said that Pakistan’s blatant escalation with drone strikes and other munitions continues along India’s western borders. It added that Pakistan’s blatant attempt to violate India’s sovereignty and endanger civilians is unacceptable.
Meanwhile, the Border Security Force (BSF) informed that last night, Pakistan opened fire on BSF posts in the Jammu sector from about 9 PM without any provocation. BSF said that it is responding in a commensurate manner, causing widespread damage to posts and assets of Pakistan Rangers along the International Boundary.
The Indian Defence Forces have also successfully thwarted a series of drone attacks at 26 locations by Pakistan last night, ranging from Baramulla to Bhuj, situated at the International Border and the Line of Control. These include suspected armed drones posing potential threats to civilian and military targets.
According to Defence sources, the locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala. Armed drones attempted to attack border districts in Punjab, including Ferozepur, Amritsar, and Pathankot, but Indian defence forces successfully repulsed and neutralised these attempts.
However, in Ferozepur, a house was damaged, and three family members were injured due to the attack, receiving burn injuries. They have been admitted to a government hospital and are reported to be safe. According to Ferozepur Police Chief Bhupinder Singh Sidhu, this was an isolated incident, with most attacks being effectively countered by the army.
Indian Armed Forces are maintaining a high state of alert, and all such aerial threats are being tracked and engaged effectively using counter-drone systems.
The situation is under close and constant watch, and prompt action is being taken wherever necessary. Citizens living in border areas are advised to remain indoors, limit unnecessary movement, and strictly follow safety instructions issued by local authorities. They have said that there is no need to panic, but heightened vigilance and precautions are essential.
Meanwhile, the Airports Authority of India has announced the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India for all civil flight operations till the morning of the 15th of this month. The affected airports include major locations such as Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jammu, Srinagar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Jaisalmer, Pathankot and others.
Indian Armed Forces are scheduled to hold a special media briefing at 10 AM in the national capital on the evolving situation.
