Indian Army Destroys Pakistani Posts, Terrorist Launch Pads - Watch

The Indian Army has destroyed the Pakistani posts and terrorists' launch pads near Jammu in the early hours of Saturday.

A video of the Indian side destroying the Pakistani Posts and Terrorist Launch Pads from where the tube-launched drones were also being launched has been shared by news agencies such as ANI and PTI.

On the other hand, the BSF has destroyed the terrorist launch pad at Looni in Sialkot in Pakistan.

Pakistan had targeted 26 locations across India on Saturday, and in retaliation, India launched the strikes, the sources told ANI.

In its statement, the Ministry of Defence said, "Drones have been sighted at 26 locations along the International Border and LoC with Pakistan. These include suspected armed drones. The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala.

Regrettably, an armed drone targeted a civilian area in Ferozpur, resulting in injuries to members of a local family. The injured have been provided medical assistance and the area has been sanitised by security forces. The Indian Armed Forces are maintaining a high state of alert, and all such aerial threats are being tracked and engaged using counter-drone systems."

The Defence Ministry said that the situation is under close and constant watch and prompt action is being taken wherever necessary. It has advised the citizens, especially in border areas, to remain indoors, limit unnecessary movement, and strictly follow safety instructions issued by local authorities.

The statement added: "While there is no need for panic, heightened vigilance and precaution are essential."

According to a report in News18, India shot down two Pakistani Air Force fighter jets on Saturday. While one fighter was shot down near Lasjan in Srinagar, the other was shot down in North Kashmir.

Govt Official Among 5 Killed In Pakistani Shelling In J-K

Meanwhile, a senior government official was among five persons killed while several others were injured in heavy Pakistani shelling in Rajouri, Poonch and Jammu districts.

Raj Kumar Thapa, Additional District Development Commissioner, Rajouri, and his two staff members were seriously injured when an artillery shell hit his official residence in Rajouri town, the officials said. They were rushed to the Government Medical College where Thapa succumbed to his injuries, they said.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his condolence over the death and said in a post on X, "Devastating news from Rajouri. We have lost a dedicated officer of the J-K Administration Services. Just yesterday he was accompanying the Deputy CM around the district and attended the online meeting I chaired.

Today the residence of the officer was hit by Pak shelling as they targeted Rajouri town killing our Additional District Development Commissioner Sh Raj Kumar Thappa. I've no words to express my shock & sadness at this terrible loss of life. May his soul rest in peace."

Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan have escalated following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam.