Pakistan tried to attack these 15 Indian cities, New Delhi thwarts strikes

Economic Times

08-05-2025

Following Pakistan's drone and missile attacks on Indian military targets, which were successfully neutralized, India responded by targeting Pakistani air defense systems, including one in Lahore. Simultaneously, Pakistan intensified firing across the Line of Control, resulting in civilian casualties. India has reiterated its commitment to non-escalation, contingent upon Pakistan's adherence.
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India confirmed on Thursday that its armed forces targeted multiple Air Defence Radars and systems across Pakistan in response to a series of military actions initiated by Pakistan in Northern and Western India.According to a latest press release issued by the Indian government, Pakistan's offensive included attempts to engage military targets in 15 cities—Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj. However, the planned attacks were averted by the Indian Army.The attack comes just one day after India launched missile strikes on May 7 against nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, marking the latest phase of Operation Sindoor . The strikes targeted key terrorist strongholds, including Jaish-e-Mohammad's Bahawalpur base and Lashkar-e-Taiba's Muridke facility, and were a direct response to the brutal killing of 26 civilians in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.Pakistan's drone and missile attacks were neutralised by India's Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems, as per the government's statement. Debris recovered from multiple locations has confirmed that Pakistan was behind the offensive.In retaliation, on May 8, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces struck Pakistani Air Defence Radars and systems. India emphasised that its response mirrored the scale and intensity of the Pakistani strikes but remained within the bounds of proportionality.The statement also revealed that Pakistan had intensified its unprovoked artillery fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Mortars and heavy-caliber artillery were fired in the Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar, and Rajouri sectors. The civilian toll from Pakistan's firing has risen to 16, with the victims including three women and five children.In response, India was forced to take action to halt the mortar and artillery fire and protect its citizens.India's Armed Forces reiterated their commitment to avoiding further escalation, but made it clear that continued provocations from Pakistan would prompt further action.Furthermore, the government has emphasised that while India aims to de-escalate tensions, it will not hesitate to act in defence of its sovereignty and security.