Live Updates from Poonch: Power Outage Amid Tension Between India and Pakistan; Jammu Police Warn Citizens of Potential Threats
On a bustling Thursday, Indian defense forces bravely repelled a coordinated assault of missiles and drones, orchestrated by Pakistan, aimed at crucial military facilities in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur. This daring assault was preceded by a series of thunderous blasts reported in Jammu, triggering emergency power outages and alarming sirens across Poonch, Akhnoor, Samba, Baramulla, and Kupwara.
Indian air defense units displayed exemplary vigilance, successfully intercepting numerous drones and missiles during the onslaught. The incident unfolded as defense sources confirmed the Indian armed forces had successfully thwarted a low-range missile launched from across the border, and Pakistani drones were shot down near Jammu, averting a potentially damaging security breach.
In response to the menacing situation, Jammu Police issued an advisory urging citizens to switch off all lights during the blackout, stay indoors, avoid unnecessary vehicle movement, and reassured everyone that authorities were managing the situation.
Although the conflict in question took place on an unspecified date, it bears resemblance to more recent escalations in tensions between India and Pakistan. In May 2025, for instance, Pakistan launched a series of missiles and drones at 15 Indian military installations, which were skillfully neutralized by Indian defense systems. In response, India retaliated by targeting Pakistani air defense systems, including the disabling of an air defense system in Lahore.
These tensions had begun following a terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Anantnag on April 22, 2025, which prompted India to retaliate by striking terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Both countries have exchanged accusations, with each claiming the other instigated drone attacks. Pakistan asserted it had shot down Indian drones, while India accuses Pakistan of launching drone and missile attacks.
- The coordinated assault in Jammu, initiated by Pakistan, involved both missiles and drones, similar to the escalation of tensions in May 2025 when Pakistani drones targeted 15 Indian military installations.
- The striking of terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, instigated by India in response to the Anantnag terror attack in April 2025, has led to both countries exchanging accusations, with each claiming the other has launched drone attacks.
- In response to the recent drone and missile assault on Jammu, the police urged citizens to stay indoors, switch off all lights during the blackout, and avoid unnecessary vehicle movement, similar to the advisories issued during the May 2025 conflict.
- The Indian defense forces have demonstrated outstanding resilience in repelling drone and missile attacks, as evidenced by their successful interception of numerous drones and missiles near Jammu during the recent attack, and their skillful neutralization of Pakistani missiles in May 2025.
