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Indian Tanks Operated From LoC During Op Sindoor, Took Out Pak Posts

Indian Tanks Operated From LoC During Op Sindoor, Took Out Pak Posts

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[ad_1] Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. India’s T-72 tanks participated in Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terrorist infiltration routes in Pakistan and Kashmir. The operation, a response to a terror attack, resulted in over 100 terrorist deaths. Jammu: T-72 tanks had rolled up to the Line of Control and took part in the May 7 Operation Sindoor that had destroyed terror bases in 9 locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, an officer of the Indian army has told NDTV in an exclusive interview. The tanks – and the BMP-2 armoured personnel carriers – still deployed along the LoC — indicate the high prepared status of the army despite the ongoing ceasefire with Pakistan. Speaking to NDTV, a Colonel, whose name is not being revealed due to security concerns, said they were put in position ahead of Operation Sindoor to take on specific targets marked out by the army.  In the operation, their key role was to destroy the routes through which terrorists could infiltrate into India – as a pre-emptive measure. …

25-year-old soldier from Andhra dies in Pakistan shelling on LoC, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan attends funeral

25-year-old soldier from Andhra dies in Pakistan shelling on LoC, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan attends funeral

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[ad_1] Operation Sindoor: Murali Naik, an Agniveer from the Kalli Thanda village of Gorantla mandal died around 2 am Friday at a reserve area in Jammu and Kashmir during an exchange of fire as part of Operation Sindoor. Amaravati (AP): A 25-year-old soldier from Andhra Pradesh serving was killed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday during an exchange of fire as part of ‘Operation Sindoor’. Murali Naik, an Agniveer from the Kalli Thanda village of Gorantla mandal died around 2 am Friday. He had sustained serious injuries in the firing by Pakistani forces and succumbed to them shortly thereafter. Naik had joined the Indian Army in December 2022 and was serving with the 851 Light Regiment. He was the only son of Mudavath Sriram and Jyothibai, who previously worked as daily wage labourers in the construction sector in Mumbai. The couple returned to their native village after Murali joined the Army. Naik last availed leave for 15 days between January 6 and 20, 2025 and died in action as …

India Destroys Terrorist Launchpads Close To LoC, Army Shares Video

India Destroys Terrorist Launchpads Close To LoC, Army Shares Video

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[ad_1] New Delhi: The Indian Army has destroyed multiple terrorist launchpads located near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The targeted strikes came in response to a wave of drone attacks and cross-border escalations initiated by Pakistan in recent days, the Ministry of Defence confirmed on Saturday. The Army shared video footage of the precision strikes conducted on Friday. The targeted sites had long been under surveillance for their role in enabling infiltration and planning terror attacks against civilians and security forces in India.  “The Indian Army’s swift and decisive action has dealt a significant blow to terrorist infrastructure and capabilities,” the Army said in a statement.  READ | India-Pakistan Tensions: Follow Live Updates Here  The military response follows a series of attempted drone strikes by Pakistan across cities in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. According to sources, the drones, identified as Turkish-origin Byker YIHA III kamikaze drones, were launched with high-explosive payloads aimed at inflicting civilian casualties in densely populated urban zones, including Amritsar. India’s integrated Air Defence (AAD) grid neutralised …

26 Drone Sightings Along LoC, Indian Army Carries Out Retaliatory Strikes

26 Drone Sightings Along LoC, Indian Army Carries Out Retaliatory Strikes

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[ad_1] Last Updated:May 10, 2025, 13:14 IST The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala. Pakistan’s drones were shot down by India (Photo: IAI) In a grave escalation, Pakistan launched multi-vector attacks along the western border using drones, UCAVs, artillery & missiles—targeting over 26 locations from Srinagar to Nalia. Indian Air Force bases at Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur and Bhuj sustained limited damage, Ministry of Defence said. In a cowardly act, Pakistan also struck civilian infrastructure, including Medicare centres & schools. India responded with swift precision strikes on identified military targets at Rafiqi, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan & more, ensuring minimal collateral damage. The Indian Army effectively countered LoC intrusions, causing extensive damage to Pakistan’s forces. Troop movements on the Pakistani side signal intent to escalate. India remains in a high state of operational readiness, committed to non-escalation, provided there is mutual restraint, the ministry added. In a grave escalation, Pakistan launched multi-vector attacks along the western border using drones, UCAVs, artillery & missiles—targeting …

Indian Army ‘pulverizes’ terrorist launchpads near LoC, shares operation video | Watch

Indian Army ‘pulverizes’ terrorist launchpads near LoC, shares operation video | Watch

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[ad_1] Indian armed forces also destroyed around six airbases of Pakistan in a decisive response to Islamabad’s aggressive actions along the western border and Line of Control (LoC). New Delhi: In response to Pakistan’s attempted drone strikes on the night of May 8 and 9, targeting multiple cities in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, the Indian Army carried out a coordinated fire assault on terrorist launchpads, effectively destroying and reducing them to rubble, said the Indian Army on Saturday.  The terrorist launchpads, situated near the Line of Control, had long served as centers for planning and launching attacks against Indian civilians and security forces. Watch video here “OPERATION SINDOOR: Indian Army Pulverizes Terrorist Launchpads. As a response to Pakistan’s misadventures of attempted drone strikes on the night of 08 and 09 May 2025 in multiple cities of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, the Indian Army conducted a coordinated fire assault on terrorist launchpads, pulverizing and razing them to cinders. The terrorist launchpads, located close to the Line of Control, were a hub for planning and …

Pakistan targeted schools along LoC, two students killed as shells dropped near Christ School: MEA

Pakistan targeted schools along LoC, two students killed as shells dropped near Christ School: MEA

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[ad_1] Two school children lost their lives during a shelling from Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC), the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed in a media briefing on Friday, May 9. A Pakistani shell landed at a house of the children, which killed them, the ministry confirmed. New Delhi: In a tragic incident amid the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, two schoolchildren lost their lives when a shell fired from Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) landed near Christ School in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 7. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the fatalities and reported injuries to the children’s parents. During a press briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that the shell struck the home of the two students. He emphasised that the school was closed at the time, potentially avoiding further casualties. Several staff members and locals took refuge in the school’s underground hall during the shelling. “During heavy shelling across the LOC in the early morning of 7 May, a shell fired from Pakistan landed …

Operation Sindoor: IAF thwarts drone attacks with advanced air defence technology along LoC

Operation Sindoor: IAF thwarts drone attacks with advanced air defence technology along LoC

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[ad_1] India launches major counter-terror operations along LoC and PoK, destroying terror infrastructure and downing over 50 Pakistani drones with advanced air defence systems. New Delhi: In a decisive show of military strength and resolve, the Indian armed forces have launched a coordinated and multi-pronged offensive against terror infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) and in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), destroying a key Pakistani bunker and neutralizing over 50 drones in a sweeping air defence operation. According to top sources in the Indian Air Force (IAF), a major drone incursion attempt by Pakistan was thwarted overnight using the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS)-controlled Air Defence network. The response included the use of long-range loitering munitions, showcasing India’s advanced precision strike capability. The IAF’s air defence response was bolstered by a robust frontline protection system, including Igla man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS), soft and hard-kill Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS), and a variety of indigenous electronic warfare jammers — such as SNS, Gypsy, ECGNSS (Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System), and jamming rifles. Amid heightened …

Explosions heard near LoC in Poonch, Rajouri amid ongoing India-Pak tensions

Explosions heard near LoC in Poonch, Rajouri amid ongoing India-Pak tensions

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[ad_1] Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the sound of explosions was heard near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir early Friday morning. Further details are awaited. Meanwhile, the Border Security Forces (BSF) foiled a major infiltration attempt along the International Boundary in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The attempt was made around 11 pm on May 8. In a post on X, BSF Jammu wrote, “At around 2300 hours on 8 May 2025, BSF foiled a major infiltration bid at the International Boundary in Samba district, J&K.” Earlier, Defence sources also said that the Indian Army shot down two Pakistani drones in the Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The drones were intercepted during a heavy exchange of artillery fire between Indian and Pakistani forces. According to the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, Pakistan also tried to target military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, all located near the International Border. The Indian Armed Forces responded strongly, and no loss of …

Akash surface-to-air missile system key in repelling Pakistani drone attacks along LoC: Defence Officials

Akash surface-to-air missile system key in repelling Pakistani drone attacks along LoC: Defence Officials

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[ad_1] During the intervening night of May 8 and May 9, the Indian Army successfully repelled and decisively responded to multiple drone attacks and ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the western border and the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian assets on Thursday, according to defence officials. The Indian Army during the intervening night of May 8 and May 9 has successfully repelled and responded to multiple drone attacks by Pakistan along the western border and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Officials added that both the Indian Army and Air Force have deployed the missile system along the Pakistan border. “The Made in India Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has been effectively used by the Indian armed forces in foiling Pakistani attacks towards Indian targets. Both the Indian Army and Air Force have the missile system along the Pakistan border,” defence officials stated. The Akash air …