New Delhi: In response to a major escalation by Pakistan—marked by attempted missile strikes in Jammu and Kashmir and drone attacks in other parts of India, including Jaisalmer in Rajasthan—the Indian Navy has launched a retaliatory operation, according to official sources. Similarly, on the mainland Indian Army and Airforce have responded strongly to the Pakistan Aggression targeting several parts of Pakistan mainland.
The sources reported that in the early hours of Friday, targeted strikes were initiated in the Arabian Sea, aimed at multiple Pakistani assets.
On Thursday night, Pakistan had launched missiles not only at the Jammu city but several other parts of Jammu and Kashmir, including RS Pura, Arnia, Samba and Hiranagar. All the missiles were successfully intercepted by India’s air defence systems. Shelling was reported in Pathankot and drones were intercepted in Jaisalmer, among other places. Blackouts were also enforced in several cities, including Chandigarh, Mohali and Srinagar. One US pilot has reportedly been captured alive in Jaiselmer.
