India foils Pak attack? Missile debris found in Amritsar following explosion sound after Op Sindoor
Amid tension between India and Pakistan following the targeted strikes on terror camps and Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, panic gripped residents of Punjab's border district of Amritsar when they heard explosions and saw lights flashing in the sky around 1am on Thursday followed by a power shutdown. Debris of what appeared to be missiles was recovered from fields in Jethuwal, Makhan Windi and Pandher on the city's outskirts in the morning. NATIONAL NEWS india #pakistan #operationsindoor #opsindoor #retaliation #warning #hindustantimes Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. We break down news from across the globe from the unique lens of a Rising India. Tune in for Explainers, Opinions, Analysis and a 360 degree view of big events in India and the World which impact your present and future. Follow the Hindustan Times Channel on WhatsApp for News Alerts, Top Stories and Editor picks. Join Us Today - https://www.bit.ly/3PQ4kSv Subscribe to the Hindustan Times YT channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Visit our website https://www.hindustantimes.com/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/htTweets Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hindustantimes
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