The Indian Army retaliated strongly in the Jammu sector in response to the drone attacks on Indian cities by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border, Defence sources said on Saturday.
Indian Army is retaliating strongly opposite the Jammu sector in view of the drone attacks on Indian cities by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB): Defence sources pic.twitter.com/JvmsDad7iL
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2025
Drones pose potential threats
Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, drones were spotted at 26 locations ranging from Baramulla in the north to Bhuj in the south, along both the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC), sources further said.
The locations where drones were spotted include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet, and Lakhi Nala.
Drones have been sighted at 26 locations ranging from Baramulla in the North to Bhuj in the South, along both the International Border and the Line of Control with Pakistan. These include suspected armed drones posing potential threats to civilian and military targets.
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2025
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In a serious incident, an armed drone targeted a civilian area in Punjab’s Ferozpur, severely injuring members of a local family. The injured received immediate medical assistance, and the area has been sanitised by security forces.
Situation is under close and constant watch
The Indian Armed Forces are on high alert. All aerial threats are being tracked and engaged using counter-drone systems. Defence sources said the situation is under close and constant watch, and prompt action is being taken wherever necessary.
Officials: There is no need to panic
Citizens, especially in border areas, have been advised to remain indoors, avoid unnecessary movement, and follow safety instructions from local authorities. While officials have said there is no need to panic, they have called for heightened vigilance and precaution.
As a safety measure, a blackout has been imposed in villages of the Santalpur taluka in Gujarat’s Patan district, which borders Pakistan.
In a post on X, the Gujarat CMO advised people to stay away from rumours and follow the instructions issued by the administration.
As a precautionary measure, a blackout has been imposed in the villages of bordering Santalpur taluka in Patan district. All the citizens are advised to stay away from rumours and follow the instructions issued by administration from time to time. https://t.co/0RIJsEmQ0Z
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) May 9, 2025
