Air defence units intercept at least 8 Pak missiles targeting bordering areas of Jammu, airport

advertisement

Jammu, May 8: Indian air defence units successfully intercepted at least eight missiles fired by Pakistan towards the border areas of Jammu, including the strategically important Jammu Airport at Satwari on Thursday evening, defence sources said here.

Drawing a parallel to the tactics of the Palestinian Hamas terror group, the sources said all “cheap” rockets directed at the Jammu region were successfully intercepted and neutralised by Air Defence Units.

The missiles were aimed at key locations, including Satwari (Jammu Airport), Samba, RS Pura, and Arnia.

The sources said that the Pakistani Army has been operating in a manner akin to a terror organisation like Hamas and referred to a meeting between Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Hamas operatives in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir last month.

advertisement

There were also potential sightings of hostile drones along India’s western border, which were successfully thwarted.

A sudden power outage plunged Jammu city into darkness following two loud explosions, likely resulting from the interception of intruding drones. Immediately after, sirens echoed throughout the city, alerting residents to seek shelter.

The aerial objects had attempted to strike the strategic Jammu airport and its surrounding areas, which house Army, IAF, and paramilitary installations.

The sources confirmed the activation of air defence protocols, resulting in the downing of several Pakistani drones by the Indian Air Defence System.

Eyewitness accounts suggest that one of the drones was seen falling outside the airport premises.

Residents of Jammu city were seen perching from their balconies to observe the aerial activity, including flares lighting up the night sky.

In a post on X, the PRO Defence Jammu said, “Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur were targeted by Pakistani-origin drones and missiles along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir today.”

“The threats were swiftly neutralised using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with established Standard Operating Procedures. No casualties or material losses were reported. India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people,” it added. (PTI)

advertisement

Hot this week

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

Hero’s welcome for Everest conqueror Refiiness Warjri

Shillong, June 21: A hero’s welcome was accorded to...

Govt to speed up Tura Medical College work, says Ampareen  

Minister visits construction site * Phase I work 75%...

Govt notifies dedicated vending zone at Khyndailad  

‘Vending zone’ at upper floor of MUDA building, rest...

GAIPCHT accuses Bangladesh Army of torturing indigenous civilians, plans UN complaint

Guwahati, June 21: The Global Association for Indigenous Peoples...

Sonam, Raj sent to judicial custody  

Honeymoon Murder: SIT completes interrogation of prime accused duo   Shillong,...

Red Shield commander drops in on Tripura combat camp, lauds troops’ grit and tech edge

Guwahati, June 21: Major General SS Kartikeya, General Officer...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img