Quick Highlights:
- Pakistani drones intercepted near Srinagar Airport and Awantipora Air Base
- Drone sightings reported across 26 locations in India
- Blackouts, sirens, and airspace restrictions enforced amid security concerns
- Ongoing cross-border shelling and civilian casualties reported in border areas
Indian air defence forces successfully intercepted and neutralized multiple drones launched from Pakistan on Friday night, targeting the Srinagar Airport and Awantipora Air Base in south Kashmir. The attempted drone attacks, which triggered loud explosions and emergency sirens in parts of Jammu and south Kashmir, were part of a wider pattern of aerial intrusions reportedly orchestrated by Pakistan’s military.
According to official sources, drones were spotted at 26 locations across the country, including sensitive areas like Baramulla, Pathankot, and Ferozepur. Several drones were shot down in regions such as Rajouri, Barmer, and Jaisalmer, while one drone reportedly struck a residential area in Punjab’s Firozpur, critically injuring a civilian. In response, authorities implemented precautionary blackouts in multiple cities and extended the closure of 24 airports until May 15.
These developments come amid rising hostilities between India and Pakistan following the killing of 26 civilians in a recent terror attack in Pahalgam. India has since launched “Operation Sindoor,” targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Cross-border shelling has resumed in districts like Uri and Kupwara, prompting heightened military readiness and concerns of further escalation.
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