Indian Army Destroys Pakistani Military Post- In a significant escalation of hostilities, the Indian Army has destroyed multiple Pakistani military posts and a key terror launchpad near the Line of Control (LoC), sources in the defence establishment confirmed today. Among the targets was a launchpad used for deploying tube-launched drones, part of Pakistan’s increasingly aggressive attempts to target Indian military and civilian assets.
The action was part of Operation Sindoor, India’s coordinated military response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, in which 25 civilians lost their lives. The Indian strikes—focused, calibrated, and precision-guided—were launched between May 6 and May 9, targeting terror camps, drone launchpads, and military infrastructure used to aid cross-border terrorism.
Precision Retaliation by Indian Forces
The retaliation near Jammu involved anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) strikes on Pakistani forward positions from where tube drones were being launched toward Indian airfields and bases. A video released by the Indian Army shows a Pakistani post engulfed in flames following a direct missile hit, underscoring the effectiveness of India’s precision targeting capabilities.
These strikes were not limited to one location. Indian forces, operating from multiple sectors along the LoC, also neutralized additional launchpads and tactical command centers being used by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives under the protection of Pakistan’s military.
Drone Attacks and Sirens Across Northern India
The escalation followed a massive wave of drone attacks launched by Pakistan on May 9, targeting 26 critical sites across northern India—from Leh in the Himalayas to Sir Creek in Gujarat. Locations targeted included Srinagar Airport, Awantipora airbase, Nagrota, Pathankot, Fazilka, Barmer, and Jaisalmer. Air raid sirens sounded across several cities, although no Indian military installations were damaged, according to the Ministry of Defence.
In Srinagar, multiple loud explosions were heard early this morning, prompting temporary civilian lockdowns near the airport and other vital installations. Meanwhile, a blackout was enforced in Kupwara, one of the districts closer to the LoC, to minimize visibility during hostile drone activity.
Casualties and Shelling in Civilian Areas
Amid the exchange of hostilities, Pakistan continued overnight shelling, targeting Indian civilian areas in Rajouri and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The shelling killed Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Raj Kumar Thappa, a senior Jammu and Kashmir civil servant, whose home was struck by a shell. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep shock at the officer’s death, describing him as a “dedicated public servant.”
In Punjab’s Ferozepur, a drone dropped incendiary explosives on a residential area, injuring three family members. One of them remains in critical condition. Local authorities are on high alert, and counter-drone squads have been deployed across border districts.
Infiltration Attempt Foiled in Samba
Indian forces also thwarted an infiltration attempt in the Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir. According to defence sources, seven heavily armed terrorists, supported by covering fire from Pakistan Rangers, attempted to breach the international border. All seven were eliminated in a brief but intense firefight. Several Pakistani border posts involved in the operation were destroyed in India’s retaliatory shelling.
Explosions Reported at Pakistani Airbases
Simultaneously, multiple explosions were reported at three key Pakistani Air Force installations early this morning: Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi, Murid Air Base in Chakwal, and Rafiqui Air Base in Jhang. These facilities are considered crucial for Pakistan’s aerial warfare logistics. The Nur Khan Air Base, formerly known as Chaklala, is located just 10 km from Islamabad and is used for VIP transport and operational air command.
While Pakistan has not officially acknowledged the cause of the explosions, local media and social media posts suggest possible Indian counterstrikes or internal accidents linked to stored munitions. Videos circulating online show flames and smoke rising from what appears to be the Nur Khan Air Base, though Indian authorities have not issued a formal statement on the matter.
Airspace Closure and Civilian Safety
Accused of using civilian aircraft as aerial shields during its drone operations, Pakistan today shut down its entire airspace to civilian and commercial aviation. The move follows India’s accusation that Pakistan kept its skies open to mask military drone flights, endangering international civil airliners flying along border corridors.
Indian Army spokesperson Colonel Sofiya Qureshi stated, “Pakistan anticipated a swift Indian response to its provocations and therefore used civil aircraft traffic to deter counterattacks. This is unacceptable and endangers uninvolved passengers.”
India, on its part, had already suspended flights from several key border airports in anticipation of escalations and in the interest of civilian safety.
The Bigger Picture
India’s Operation Sindoor is a measured but firm military response to cross-border terrorism and proxy warfare. While efforts continue diplomatically to manage tensions, New Delhi has reiterated that any further provocations will be met with decisive and proportionate force, and that its actions are strictly directed at terror infrastructure, not the Pakistani state.
