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 5:42 PM IST
Pakistan using its civilian aircraft as shields : Govt
Pakistan using its civilian aircrafts as shields being well aware that there will be strong reactions from India to its escalations says Government. "...Pakistan did not close its civil airspace despite it launching a failed unprovoked drone and missile attack on 7 May at 08:30 hours in the evening. Pakistan is using civil airliner as a shield, knowing fully well that its attack on India would elicit a swift air defence response...Indian Air Force demonstrated considerable restraint in its response, thus ensuring safety of international civil carriers," says Wing Commander Vyomika Singh.
- 9 May 2025 5:41 PM IST
Pakistan targeted Indian military set up with around 400 drones
India used kinetic and non-kinetic means to bring down Pakistan drones on May 8 and 9. Preliminary report suggests that these drones were Turkish-made. Pakistan military tried to target Indian military settings using around 400 drones, says Centre.
- 9 May 2025 5:33 PM IST
600 drones intercepted by Indian air defence on May 8: Report
At least 600 drones launched by Pakistan have been intercepted by Indian security forces on the night of May 8, at more than 30 locations across several cities, sources said as quoted by Hindustan Times.
According to the report the successful interception by India’s air defence system over 48 hours repelled two waves of Pakistani missiles and drones targeting military areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan.
Air raid sirens went off across cities in Punjab and Rajasthan, which share borders with Pakistan, and across Jammu and Kashmir.
- 9 May 2025 5:13 PM IST
Gujarat suspends fishing at Porbandar port
Fishing has been halted at Porbandar port. Gujarat Fisheries Department has ordered 1700 boats that left from Porbandar to return within the next 36 hours, officials said.
- 9 May 2025 5:10 PM IST
Operation Sindoor: Centre warns traders against hoarding
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday warned traders, wholesalers and retailers against hoarding of essential food items and asserted that the government has ample stocks.
"Don’t believe in propaganda messages regarding food stocks in the country. We have ample food stocks, far exceeding required norms. DONT PAY HEED TO SUCH MESSAGES," he said in a social media post.
"Traders, wholesalers, retailers or business entities which engage in trading of Essential Commodities are directed to cooperate with Law Enforcement agencies. Any person indulging in hoarding or stockpiling, shall be prosecuted under relevant sections of the Essential Commodities Act," Joshi said.
- 9 May 2025 5:00 PM IST
Maharashtra govt to cancel leaves of health, disaster management officials
The Maharashtra government has decided to cancel the leaves of top officials in health, disaster management and many other departments in the wake of the current situation, the Chief Minister’s Office said on Friday.
Strict action would be taken against those spreading fake news and “helping the enemy”, it said.
The decision was made at a meeting, where Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the security measures, the CMO said in a statement.
State director-general of police, Mumbai police chief, top home department officials and senior officers of various agencies and departments attended the meeting. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde was also present.
It has been decided to cancel the leaves of senior officials holding important posts in health, disaster management and other departments, said the statement.
The CM has directed that mock drills for preparedness should be conducted in each of the 36 districts of the state. A war room should be set up in each district, it said.
A coordination machinery should be set up with hospitals during blackouts. Similarly, a backup power should be kept on standby during such times. Dark curtains and window panes should be used to ensure light is not visible from outside.
The CM also asked the administration to raise awareness of what needs to be done during a blackout. He also instructed all civic bodies in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to launch a similar campaign involving cooperative housing societies, it said.
The Centre’s ‘War Book’, which outlines the government’s response and functions during wartime, should be studied, and key information should be shared at the ground level, he said.
