2 Pakistani Drones Shot Down in J&K, Heavy Exchange of Artillery Fire On
In a significant escalation of military tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Army Air Defence Units have shot down two Pakistani drones in the Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir. This development comes in the wake of a series of attacks launched by Pakistan on several Indian cities, including Jammu, on Thursday evening. India has retaliated with strikes on several Pakistani cities in response to these attacks.
According to a report by ANI, quoting defence sources, the Indian Army Air Defence Units detected and intercepted the Pakistani drones in the Naushera sector. The drones were reportedly attempting to infiltrate Indian airspace and gather intelligence on Indian military installations and positions.
The shooting down of the drones has led to a heavy exchange of artillery fire between Indian and Pakistani forces in the sector. The artillery fire has been intense, with both sides targeting each other’s positions. The situation is being closely monitored by the Indian Army and other security agencies, with a high level of alertness maintained to prevent any further incursions or attacks.
The incident marks a significant escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, which have been escalating over the past few weeks. The two countries have been engaged in a military standoff along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, with both sides accusing each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
Pakistan’s attack on several Indian cities, including Jammu, on Thursday evening was seen as a major provocation by India. In response, India launched strikes on several Pakistani cities, including the cities of Sialkot and Lahore. The strikes were reportedly carried out by Indian fighter jets and precision-guided munitions.
The Indian military has been on high alert since the attacks began, with troops and air defences being deployed along the LoC to prevent any further incursions or attacks. The Indian Navy has also been deployed to the eastern coast of India to prevent any potential naval threats from Pakistan.
The situation is being closely monitored by the international community, with many countries calling for restraint and a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The United States, China, and other major powers have all urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and avoid any further escalation of the conflict.
In a statement, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called the Pakistani attacks “unprovoked and cowardly” and said that India would take all necessary measures to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The MEA also urged Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism and cross-border infiltration.
The Pakistani government has denied any involvement in the attacks and has accused India of launching the strikes to distract from its own internal problems. Pakistan has also called for an immediate ceasefire and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The situation remains tense and volatile, with both sides refusing to back down. The Indian military is on high alert, and the country’s borders are being closely monitored to prevent any further incursions or attacks. The international community is urging restraint and a peaceful resolution to the conflict, but the situation remains fluid and unpredictable.
