Doval provided a detailed update on cross-border developments and India’s defensive preparedness amid reports of continued Pakistani shelling and drone activity near sensitive regions, according to IT sources
An airborne early warning and control aircraft (AWACS) of the Pakistan Air Force was shot down inside Pakistan’s Punjab province.
Defence establishments across Jammu and Kashmir have been placed on heightened alert. Surveillance operations and missile defence protocols have been intensified, aimed at detecting and neutralizing threats before they can impact civilian populations.
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With the air defence systems fully operational, the skyline has been lighting up every few minutes, signalling an ongoing aerial battle.
The build-up follows multiple cross-border drone and missile attacks, with explosions reported in Jammu, Jaisalmer, and heavy shelling in areas like Samba, Tangdhar, and Akhnoor.
Authorities are preparing for immediate blackout protocols to reduce visibility and risk from potential aerial threats
On Thursday, Pakistan launched 8 missiles at the Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, and Arnia sectors, all of which were successfully intercepted by Indian Air Defence units.
Three border states-- Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan has come under heavy attack, but India's sophisticated weaponry, has neutralised all such efforts.
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Intelligence inputs have warned of a possible drone strike targeting the airport, prompting authorities to activate air defence batteries in and around the area
Explosions were heard across the desert sector, with multiple flashes visible in the night sky.
Drone Attacks in Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan: In a swift response, the Indian defence systems tackled the targeted strikes and activated air raid sirens, which were heard in Akhnoor and Kishtwar of Jammu Division, where a complete blackout was also enforced.
Indian Army is now deploying IL-17 air defence guns across the border to counter intensified aerial threats from Pakistan. A direct attack has been reported on the Jaisalmer Air Force Station, adding to the escalating tension in western India. Meanwhile, blackouts have been enforced in key northern towns, including Uri and Baramulla.
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Air defence downed 3 drones over Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur; one drone hit Jammu airport as fighter jets were scrambled.
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Security agencies confirmed that all missiles were intercepted mid-air, preventing any damage to civilian or military infrastructure.
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Besides, security measures have been heightened in Himachal Pradesh's districts bordering Punjab, including Hamirpur, Una, and Bilaspur, as confirmed by police on Thursday.