Amidst escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan briefed Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the current situation. This meeting followed India's claim that Pakistan launched hundreds of Turkish drones targeting Indian military installations. The Indian Army has reported continued escalations along the western borders.
Intense mortar shelling and drone strikes by Pakistan resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including a government official and a young child, in Jammu. The attacks, which began early Saturday, triggered air raid sirens and widespread explosions, causing significant damage and injuries in residential areas. India has vowed to retaliate against these blatant violations of its sovereignty.
Amidst escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan briefed Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the current situation. This meeting followed India's claim that Pakistan launched hundreds of Turkish drones targeting Indian military installations. The Indian Army has reported continued escalations along the western borders.
Pakistani forces have intensified their attacks on civilian areas in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, causing significant damage to homes, water tanks, and places of worship, including temples and gurdwaras. Local residents expressed resilience despite the ongoing shelling, vowing to stand with the Indian Army.
Amid escalating military confrontations between India and Pakistan, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that the nuclear option is not currently being considered. He warned that the conflict could widen beyond the region, potentially affecting other nations. Tensions rose following Indian strikes on terror launchpads and subsequent Pakistani drone attacks on Indian locations.
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The Indian Army reported multiple drone sightings from Pakistan across the International Border and Line of Control, prompting high alert and counter-drone measures. An armed drone targeted a civilian area in Ferozepur, causing injuries. Tensions escalated after cross-border military engagements involving drones and missiles, with Pakistan targeting Indian military installations and India repelling airspace violations using air defense systems.
