New Delhi, May 10 — A night of fear and tension gripped several Indian cities as security forces thwarted a series of drone attacks launched from Pakistan—26 locations were targeted, including the busy Srinagar airport. But amidst the chaos, one thing was clear: India stood its ground, resilient and prepared.
According to officials, these drone intrusions, which stretched from Baramulla in North Kashmir to Bhuj in Gujarat, marked the third consecutive night of such aggression. Over 300 drones, many of Turkish origin, were launched in a large-scale attempt to hit Indian military infrastructure. Some even dared to strike civilian areas—one such drone injured a family in Ferozpur.
“It was a terrifying night,” said a resident from a border village in Punjab. “Sirens went off, and we were told to switch off our lights. My children cried through the night. But we knew the Army was on alert.”
The situation was especially alarming because, according to India’s defence officials, Pakistan used civilian airliners as cover—keeping its airspace open while attempting to strike India, risking the lives of innocent passengers mid-flight.
“It’s not just about military provocation; this is a deeply irresponsible move,” said Wing Commander Vyomika Singh during a briefing. “They knew any Indian response would be swift—and yet they kept civilian flights in the skies.”
Despite these tactics, Indian forces remained firm. Armed drones were intercepted near sensitive zones like Awantipora and Bhatinda. Cross-border shelling also intensified along the LoC and International Border in Jammu, Samba, and Uri. Tragically, two civilians lost their lives, and several others were injured in the shelling.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri condemned the attacks on civilian and religious sites, calling Pakistan’s actions “desperate and deceptive.” He added that any claims blaming India for these attacks were “absurd fantasies.”
In a high-level emergency meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s top defence brass reviewed the situation and planned a strategic response. Former military chiefs were also consulted.
India has since launched a counter-offensive, taking out multiple terror installations and air defence sites in Pakistan in what is being called Operation Sindoor. According to officials, one of India’s drones destroyed a Pakistani radar station.
Back on Indian soil, life slowly returned to normal, but the scars of the night linger. “We’re used to tension here,” said a local in Jammu, “but last night felt different—bigger. Still, we believe in our Army.”
Security remains tight along the border, and air defences including Barak-8, Akash, and S-400 systems have been deployed. The civil administration, too, is on alert, with Home Minister Amit Shah urging states to stay prepared under the Civil Defence Act.
In the face of provocation, India’s message is clear: it will not be intimidated, and it will always protect its people—with strength, with strategy, and with unshakable resolve.
