India Thwarts Major Drone and Missile Attacks by Pakistan, Retaliates with Precision Strikes
War Breaking: Chandigarh , Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana among 15 Locations Targetted By Pakistan Drone Missiles; India Thwarts Major Drone Attack, Retaliates with Precision Strikes ( Watch Video)
.The targeted locations included Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bathinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj in Gujarat
Baljit Balli
Babushahi Bureau
New Delhi, May 8, 2025
In a major escalation of hostilities, Pakistan launched a series of drone and missile attacks targeting multiple locations across Northern and Western India on the night of May 7-8, 2025. The targeted locations included Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bathinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj. However, the Indian Armed Forces successfully intercepted and neutralized these threats using the Integrated Counter UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) Grid and advanced Air Defence Systems.
Debris Confirms Pakistan’s Hostile Intentions
Debris from the neutralized drones and missiles is being recovered from multiple locations, providing undeniable evidence of the Pakistani attack. Authorities have confirmed that the debris is being analyzed for further intelligence.
Pakistan Intensifies Cross-Border Shelling, India Responds Decisively
Alongside the aerial attack, Pakistan has significantly increased its unprovoked cross-border shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) using mortars and heavy-caliber artillery. The affected areas include Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar, and Rajouri sectors in Jammu and Kashmir. Tragically, sixteen innocent civilians, including three women and five children, lost their lives due to the intense shelling.
In response, Indian forces effectively retaliated with targeted artillery fire, neutralizing several Pakistani positions and bringing the shelling to a halt.
Indian Forces Strike Back with Precision
Following the escalation, Indian Armed Forces launched precision strikes targeting multiple Pakistani air defence radars and systems. In a significant development, reliable sources have confirmed that an air defence system in Lahore was neutralized during the retaliatory action.
Ministry of Defence Statement
The Ministry of Defence stated, "India's response has been in the same domain with the same intensity as Pakistan’s unprovoked actions. The Indian Armed Forces remain fully prepared to protect the nation and maintain the sanctity of our borders."
Tensions Escalate, Security Forces on High Alert
Security forces across Northern and Western India have been placed on high alert in the wake of the escalated hostilities. Authorities have urged citizens in the border areas to remain vigilant and follow instructions from local administration.
The situation remains tense, and further developments are being closely monitored.