India intercepts Pakistan missiles in skies over Rajasthan & Punjab

JAISALMER\CHANDIGARH: Multiple missiles and drones launched from Pakistan were intercepted and destroyed by Indian forces in Jaisalmer, Barmer and other Rajasthan districts Saturday.

Many spots in Punjab's Ferozepur, Bathinda, Jalandhar and Amritsar reported damage to homes and farms as debris from weapons lay strewn around.

The attacks, which began late Friday night and continued until noon Saturday, occurred just hours before a pause in fighting was announced Saturday evening. Unconfirmed reports suggested some damage to Pathankot airbase in Punjab, though authorities remained tight-lipped on the matter.

In Rajasthan, residents across multiple districts reported loud explosions and bright flashes throughout Friday-Saturday night. At least eight missile fragments and drone debris were found in residential areas and fields across Jaisalmer, Barmer and neighbouring Balotra.

In Pareu area of Balotra, locals reported a thunderous explosion at 4:45am Saturday, accompanied by intense light that lasted approximately 10 minutes. A large missile-like object, measuring 10-15 feet, was discovered in the area, prompting immediate response from local authorities. Jodhpur range IG Vikas Kumar confirmed the attack, saying the area was secured by Army and Air Force personnel soon after.

The impact was particularly hard on Jaisalmer's Bhagu village, where a missile created a 10ft wide and 2ft deep crater around 4:30am Saturday. Similar attacks were reported near Jamla village, where missile debris damaged local fencing as well as a house, though no casualties were reported.

In the high-security Pokhran region of Jaisalmer district, missile parts were strewn at four different locations, including areas near Veermdevra and Ugras villages in Ramdeora area. Weapon debris was also found scattered near Dhadu village, in addition to Sankra and Mandwa areas.

Throughout the Pakistani offensives, district administrations maintained high alert, with sirens blaring through the night. While no significant damage or casualties were reported, the attacks created an atmosphere of chaos among residents.

Indian armed forces successfully intercepted all incoming threats, demonstrating their preparedness in protecting border areas.

In Punjab's Ferozepur, Pakistani drones hit private properties in several areas, with the objects falling in fields, causing craters and damaging crops. In Jallupur Khera village of Amritsar, cracks appeared in a building, possibly after being hit by a drone.

In Jalandhar's Adampur, possible drone debris were strewn across fields in Alwalpur Kureshian, Mahadipur, and Isharwal Dhandor Chak villages. Adampur MLA Sukhwinder Singh Kotli, who visited all the sites, said that except for one village, the debris did not cause any damage as they fell in open fields.