India Hits Islamabad, Lahore, Sialkot In Retaliation To Pakistan's Brazen Attack
India struck Pakistan’s capital Islamabad as well as Lahore and Sialkot late on Thursday after thwarting multiple attacks on Indian cities, including Jammu, Jaisalmer and Pathankot
India struck Pakistan’s capital Islamabad as well as Lahore and Sialkot late on Thursday after thwarting multiple attacks on Indian cities, including Jammu, Jaisalmer and Pathankot. Separately, Pakistan also resorted to ceasefire violations along the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir, to which Indian forces responded swiftly, ensuring civilian safety and maintaining control.
Following the unprovoked and unsuccessful attack by Pakistan on Indian cities, blackouts were imposed in Srinagar, Jammu and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, Amritsar and Jalandhar in Punjab, Bhuj in Gujarat and other cities key areas along the border.
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On Thursday night, India successfully countered an attempt by Pakistan to target military facilities in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur, and several other locations using missiles and drones. Air raid sirens and explosions were reported in areas like Akhnoor, Samba, Baramulla, and Kupwara as the Indian armed forces maintained an extensive aerial watch along the border.
Following the interception of these threats, the Ministry of Defence affirmed that India is “fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people".
According to a defence spokesperson, military establishments in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur were the focus of drone and missile attacks originating from Pakistan along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir.
The spokesperson added that the threats were neutralised promptly in accordance with standard operating procedures. No casualties or damage were reported.
Military officials stated that Pakistan had also launched missiles targeting areas like Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, and Arnia in Jammu, which were intercepted by Indian air defence systems. The Indian armed forces responded effectively to the Pakistani drones and missiles, neutralising the threats.
This marked the second such incident in less than 24 hours. Earlier on Thursday, the defence ministry reported that Pakistan had attempted to strike military installations in 15 cities across northern and western India using similar means.
Targets included Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bathinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj.
In response, Indian forces launched kamikaze drones that destroyed an air defence installation in Lahore. The defence ministry confirmed that air defence systems in several locations within Pakistan were hit. The response was said to match the scale and intensity of the original attack.
Earlier, on Wednesday morning, in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror incident, India launched missile and drone strikes against nine terrorist infrastructure sites located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. In the wake of these strikes, Pakistan warned of a “befitting reply."
Amid growing hostilities, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated that India will not let any constraint hinder the protection of its sovereignty and is ready for all necessary actions. He emphasized India’s commitment to restraint and dialogue but warned that any attempt to exploit this approach would meet with decisive action. He added that India remains fully prepared to respond responsibly in the future as well.
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