On the intervening night of 8th- 9th May 2025, Pakistan military carried out multiple violations of Indian airspace along the entire Western Border with an intent to target military infrastructure. Pakistan military also resorted to firing of heavy caliber weapons along the LoC. Along the international border and LoC, drone intrusions were attempted from Leh to Sir CreeK at 36 locations with approximately 300 to 400 drones. Indian armed forces brought down these drones using kinetic and non-kinetic means.
Operation Sindoor, initiated on May 6, 2025, was a precision military campaign targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The operation was a direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, primarily Hindus.
Air raid sirens have been sounded in Chandigarh amid drone alerts, and multiple airports including Ludhiana and Bhuntar have been shut. Schools and colleges in Punjab are also closed for three days as a precaution.
Diplomatic channels are active, with US and EU leaders calling for de-escalation and pressing Pakistan to crack down on terror networks. Stay with us for real-time updates.
