Operation Sindoor LIVE: Blasts in Jammu region; total blackout in Srinagar
Govt says Pakistan launched drones and missiles towards military bases in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur, and India successfully foiled attacks
India has said that Pakistan military deployed around 300-400 drones, likely made in Turkey, to unleash an attack on over 25 Indian cities in the intervening night of May 8-9.
At a Ministry of External Affairs press briefing on Friday evening, the government said Pakistan did not close its airspace, and used civilian planes as shields. The govt said Pakistan launched drones and missiles towards military bases in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur, and India successfully foiled the attacks.
An armed UAV of Pakistan also attempted to target Bathinda military station, which was quickly detected and neutralised, the govt said.
Earlier, the Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday (May 9) said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border in Jammu, killing at least seven terrorists and destroying a Pak Rangers' post.
The terrorists were engaged around 11 pm on Thursday in Samba district after a “big group” of theirs was detected by the “surveillance grid”. This infiltration bid was supported by fire from Pakistan Rangers post at Dhandhar, a BSF spokesperson said.
He said the troops neutralised the infiltration bid, killing “at least” seven terrorists and causing “extensive” damage to the Dhandhar post. Officials said there could be more terrorists, who could have been neutralised.
IPL suspended
The Indian Premier League (IPL) was on Friday suspended indefinitely due to the escalating military confrontation between India and Pakistan with a BCCI official saying that continuing the event in the current situation would not look appropriate.
A cloud of uncertainty had loomed over the future of the ongoing edition since the cancellation of Thursday's match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala midway following air raid alerts in neighbouring cities of Jammu and Pathankot.
“It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war,” a BCCI official told PTI, confirming the suspension of the high-profile league, which was to wind up on May 25 in Kolkata as per the original schedule. Twelve league matches and four knockout games are left to be played.
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- 9 May 2025 7:20 AM IST
BSF foils major infiltration bid along IB in J-K's Samba
Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, a major infiltration bid by suspected terrorists was foiled by the BSF along the International Border (IB) in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.
"At around 2300 hours on 8 May 2025, BSF foiled a major infiltration bid at the International Boundary in Samba district, J&K," the Border Security Force said in a post on X in the early hours of Friday.
It was not immediately clear whether any terrorist was hit by the firing. Things will become clear after a thorough search in the area in the morning, officials said.
- 9 May 2025 7:19 AM IST
Sounds of blasts trigger panic in Jammu
Sounds of blasts rattled Jammu city early Friday morning, triggering an immediate blackout, hours after India thwarted Pakistan military's attempts to target military installations in border areas.
Activity of loitering munitions was witnessed in the skies.
The blast sounds were heard between 3:50 am and 4:45 am following sounding of sirens. Security forces neutralised the threat, officials said.
Videos showed flying objects in the skies and blasts taking place as the threats were neutralised.
Overnight ceasefire violations were also reported as Pakistani troops resorted to firing and shelling in Poonch, Rajouri and Jammu districts and Indian troops retaliated.
In a post on X, the Jammu deputy commissioner urged residents to stay calm.
- 9 May 2025 7:11 AM IST
Visuals from Udhampur
#WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir: In view of the prevailing situation, schools, colleges & educational institutions in Udhampur have been closed today.
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2025
(Visuals from Udhampur) pic.twitter.com/XeHkLDV6Mk - 9 May 2025 6:59 AM IST
India neutralised over 50 Pak drones
Yesterday night, when Pakistan made failed attempts to send swarm drones all across various places along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Borders (IB), over 50 drones were successfully neutralized during a large-scale counter-drone operation conducted by Indian Army Air Defence units in the areas of Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot areas. The engagement involved extensive use of L-70 guns, Zu-23mm, Schilka systems, and other advanced counter-UAS equipment, demonstrating the Army’s robust capability to counter aerial threats: ANI
- 9 May 2025 6:57 AM IST
Uri residents recover sharpnels, bullets
#WATCH | Uri, Jammu and Kashmir: Civilian cars targeted by the Pakistan Army as they continue to violate the ceasefire; bullets/sharpnels also found. pic.twitter.com/r8J8bJTvBQ
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2025 - 9 May 2025 6:49 AM IST
Rajasthan CM holds high-level meeting
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma presided over a high-level meeting regarding security arrangements at the Chief Minister's residence. In view of the tense situation arising on the border, he gave instructions regarding security arrangements across the state, especially… pic.twitter.com/Mv3ngP9hbc
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2025 - 9 May 2025 6:43 AM IST
J-K locals recount horrific night
#WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir: A local says "Last night at around 8 PM, we saw 3-4 drones. There was retaliatory firing, which continued the entire night. What Pakistan did is not right. We are not scared. Schools are closed here..." pic.twitter.com/IERIPhgjIr
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2025
