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In a significant escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian government announced on Thursday that it had successfully neutralized Pakistani Missile, attempts to target military installations across 15 cities in northern and western India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Gujarat. The thwarted attacks, which involved drones and missiles, were aimed at key military facilities in cities such as Srinagar, Pathankot, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Chandigarh.
In response, Indian forces conducted precision strikes on Pakistani air defense systems, reportedly causing substantial damage to installations in Lahore and Sialkot. The Indian Ministry of Defence emphasized that the retaliation was “in the same domain and with the same intensity” as the initial attacks.
This exchange follows India’s launch of “Operation Sindoor” on May 7, targeting nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The operation was a direct response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 civilians were killed. Indian officials allege that the attack was carried out by The Resistance Front, a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba group.
The situation has led to increased military activity along the Line of Control, with both nations reporting casualties. India has reported 16 civilian deaths, including women and children, while Pakistan claims 31 civilian fatalities from Indian airstrikes. International leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump and EU officials, have called for de-escalation to prevent further conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
As tensions continue to rise, both countries have engaged in diplomatic actions, including the expulsion of diplomats and suspension of bilateral agreements. The global community watches closely, urging restraint and dialogue to avert a broader military confrontation.
