A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jet was shot down by Indian air defence systems in the Pathankot sector of Punjab, multiple sources confirmed on Friday. While an official statement from the government is still awaited, the incident marks a significant escalation in tensions along the Indo-Pak border. Additional details about the incident are expected soon.
Earlier in the day, defence sources reported that the Indian Army successfully downed two Pakistani drones in the Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir. These drone interceptions occurred amid a heavy exchange of artillery fire between Indian and Pakistani troops in the region.
According to the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, Pakistan attempted to strike multiple Indian military installations, including those located in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur—areas situated close to the International Border. The Indian Armed Forces responded swiftly to the aggression, neutralising the threats without any reported loss of life.
In a statement shared on social media platform X, the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff said: "Military Stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur in proximity to the International Boundary, in Jammu and Kashmir targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. No losses. Threat neutralised by Indian Armed Forces as per SoP with kinetic and non-kinetic means."
Amid the rising hostilities, Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a high-level security review meeting on Thursday with the Director Generals of all border guarding forces. The meeting focused on assessing the preparedness of Indian forces in response to Pakistan's large-scale drone and missile attacks on regions including Jammu and Rajasthan.
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Targeted areas in the recent attacks included Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia, and Jaisalmer. Indian air defence systems successfully intercepted all incoming missiles, preventing any major damage.
In a separate development, the Home Minister also met with the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to review the security measures at airports across the country. The review was prompted by heightened security alerts at vital infrastructure locations.
These developments come just days after India launched "Operation Sindoor" on May 7, in retaliation for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 28 civilians. As part of the operation, Indian Armed Forces carried out coordinated missile strikes on nine terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
According to Indian officials, the targeted facilities were associated with terror outfits such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. The strikes were aimed at dismantling key terrorist infrastructure believed to be involved in cross-border attacks and insurgency operations.
With tensions escalating along the border, security forces remain on high alert amid concerns over further provocations.
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