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India Gazette
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
BSF destroys terrorist launch pad in Sialkot's Looni after Pakistan violates ceasefire
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 10 (ANI): In a decisive retaliatory action following unprovoked firing by Pakistan Rangers on Friday night, the Border Security Force (BSF) has confirmed the complete destruction of a terrorist launch pad located at Looni in Pakistan's Sialkot district, opposite the Akhnoor area of Jammu. The strike was part of a measured response to the ceasefire violation that began around 9 pm on Friday. 'The terrorist launch pad at Looni was completely destroyed,' BSF said in a statement issued on Saturday, emphasising the force's commitment to neutralising cross-border threats. This development marks a significant escalation in tensions along the International Boundary, even as Indian forces remain on high alert to ensure the nation's security and sovereignty. 'On May 9, from about 2100 hrs, Pakistan initiated unprovoked firing on BSF posts in the Jammu Sector. BSF responded in a commensurate manner, causing widespread damage to the posts and assets of the Pakistan Rangers along the International Boundary. The terrorist launch pad at Looni, district Sialkot opposite Akhnoor area was completely destroyed by the BSF. Our resolve to protect India's sovereignty is unshaken,' BSF mentioned in the statement. As per the officials, no casualties on the Indian side have been reported so far. Earlier on Friday, in a major security operation along the India-Pakistan border the BSF had also thwarted a significant infiltration attempt in the Samba Sector of the Jammu frontier and neutralized seven terrorists. According to the BSF, a large group of terrorists attempted to cross into Indian territory under the cover of fire provided by Pakistan Rangers from the Dhandhar post on early Friday. However, the attempt was promptly detected by the BSF's advanced surveillance grid. 'Acting swiftly, alert BSF troops engaged the infiltrators in a fierce exchange of fire. In the ensuing gunfight, at least seven terrorists were neutralized,' the BSF had said on Friday. Additionally, retaliatory action by the BSF caused extensive damage to the Dhandhar post. The BSF, which is mandated to guard 3,323 km India-Pakistan border, had also issued a Hand-Held Thermal Imager (HHTI) clip of destruction of Pakistni Post Dhandhar. Meanwhile, India launched the retaliatory strikes immediately after Pakistan attacked 26 locations across India on Saturday, the sources told ANI. Intermittent firing is still going on at several places along the Line of Control (LoC). At least four airbases in Pakistan were hit by Indian strikes in the early hours of Saturday, top government sources said, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. (ANI)
India Gazette
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Union Minister Jitendra Singh to review security of scientific, technical installations
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will review the security of scientific and technical installations across India today in a meeting with senior officials and heads of institutions to ensure safety and preparedness. On Thursday, Dr Singh held a detailed review meeting with Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and district officials from Kathua, Samba, Jammu, Poonch, and Rajouri to review the administrative arrangements and public confidence-building measures in the wake of the developments of the last two days. The meeting was mainly focused on public safety, civil defence, transport, bunkers, evacuee camps, medical care, and tackling fake news, following recent developments over the past two days. Dr Singh praised the district teams' quick action and stressed the need to face the situation with full government and public support under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. In a post on X, Dr Singh wrote, 'With Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sh Ramesh Kumar and DMs/DCs of #Kathua, #Samba, #Jammu, #Poonch and #Rajouri, held a detailed review of the administrative arrangements and public confidence-building measures in the wake of the developments of the last two days. Must appreciate the prompt and effective steps taken by each of the concerned district teams.' Meanwhile, in a decisive retaliatory action following unprovoked firing by Pakistan Rangers on Friday night, the Border Security Force (BSF) has confirmed the complete destruction of a terrorist launch pad located at Looni in Pakistan's Sialkot district, opposite the Akhnoor area of Jammu. The strike was part of a measured response to the ceasefire violation that began around 9 pm on Friday. The BSF, which is mandated to guard 3,323 km India-Pakistan border, had also issued a Hand-Held Thermal Imager (HHTI) clip of destruction of Pakistni Post Dhandhar. India launched the retaliatory strikes immediately after Pakistan attacked 26 locations across India on Saturday, the sources told ANI. Intermittent firing is still going on at several places along the Line of Control (LoC). At least four airbases in Pakistan were hit by Indian strikes in the early hours of Saturday, top government sources said, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. (ANI)
India.com
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Blown To Pieces: BSF Destroys Terrorist Launch Pad In Sialkots Looni In Retaliation To Pakistans Ceasefire Violation
India-Pakistan War: The Indian Armed Forces are responding resolutely to ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir. Responding to Pakistan's unprovoked ceasefire violations, the Border Security Forces have destroyed a terror launch pad in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir's Looni, based in Sialkot. The BSF said in a statement that its retaliation caused widespread damage to Pakistani posts. "On 9 May 2025, from about 2100 hrs, Pakistan initiated unprovoked firing on BSF posts in the Jammu Sector. BSF responded in a commensurate manner, causing widespread damage to the posts and assets of the Pakistan Rangers along the International Boundary," said the BSF. Watch: BSF destroys a terrorist launch pad at Looni, District Sialkot opposite Akhnoor area. Video by BSF: — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) May 10, 2025 The BSF further added that the terrorist launch pad at Looni, District Sialkot, opposite Akhnoor area, was completely destroyed by the BSF. "Our resolve to protect India's sovereignty is unshaken," said the BSF. This development marks a serious escalation in tensions along the International Boundary, even as Indian forces remain on high alert to safeguard national security and uphold sovereignty. According to officials, no casualties have been reported on the Indian side so far. Earlier on Friday, the Border Security Force (BSF) conducted a major security operation along the India-Pakistan border, successfully thwarting a significant infiltration attempt in the Samba Sector of the Jammu frontier. During the operation, seven terrorists were neutralized. In response, the BSF carried out retaliatory strikes that inflicted heavy damage on Pakistan's Dhandhar post. The BSF, tasked with securing the 3,323-kilometre-long India-Pakistan border, also released footage from a Hand-Held Thermal Imager (HHTI), capturing the destruction of the Dhandhar post.
India Gazette
09-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
J-K: Migrant workers in Samba move to safer places amid cross-border shelling by Pakistan
Samba (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 9 (ANI): A large number of workers from other states working in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba have started moving to safer places after heavy cross-border shelling and attempted drone and missile attacks by Pakistan on Thursday night. Speaking to ANI, Shatrughan, a labourer from Chhattisgarh, said, 'We are scared and are moving to a safe place. We are all from Chhattisgarh. The situation here is very tense.' The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a major infiltration bid at the International Boundary in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, by killing at least seven terrorists and causing extensive damage to the Pakistan Post Dhandhar on 8 to 9 May 2025. According to BSF, a large group of terrorists attempted to cross into Indian territory under the cover of fire provided by Pakistan Rangers from the Dhandhar post. However, the force said, the BSF's advanced surveillance grid promptly detected the attempt. 'Acting swiftly, alert BSF troops engaged the infiltrators in a fierce exchange of fire. In the ensuing gunfight, at least seven terrorists were neutralised,' said the BSF. Additionally, retaliatory action by BSF caused extensive damage to the Dhandhar post. The BSF, which is mandated to guard the 3,323 km India-Pakistan border, also issued a Hand-Held Thermal Imager (HHTI) clip of the destruction of the Pakistani Post Dhandhar. The action came a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah held discussions with the Director Generals of all border guarding forces and reviewed the current security situation along India's borders. The meeting was aimed at assessing preparedness and operational readiness in light of recent developments, as Pakistan on Thursday night launched a significant missile and drone attack targeting India's Jammu region and Rajasthan, including Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia, and Jaisalmer. However, all missiles were intercepted and blocked by air defence units, and no major damage was reported. In a specific talk with the Border Security Force DG, the Home Minister had also taken stock of the situation in the border areas and the preparedness of the border guarding force. The BSF's fresh action followed additional explosions reported on Thursday night in Jammu and Jaisalmer, prompting air-raid sirens and civilian evacuations in border areas. The Pakistani attack followed India's 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, wherein Indian forces conducted missile strikes on nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. India said that these strikes targeted terrorist infrastructure linked to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, in retaliation for an April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. (ANI)
India Gazette
09-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
BSF foils major infiltration attempt in Samba Sector, neutralises seven terrorists
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 9 (ANI): In a major security operation along the India-Pakistan border, the Border Security Force (BSF) thwarted a significant infiltration attempt in the Samba Sector of the Jammu Frontier early Friday and neutralised seven terrorists. The BSF confirmed the input through a statement pointing out that the infiltration bid was noticed during the intervening night of May 8 and 9. According to BSF, a large group of terrorists attempted to cross into Indian territory under the cover of fire provided by Pakistan Rangers from the Dhandhar post. However, the force said, the attempt was promptly detected by the BSF's advanced surveillance grid. 'Acting swiftly, alert BSF troops engaged the infiltrators in a fierce exchange of fire. In the ensuing gunfight, at least seven terrorists were neutralised,' said the BSF. Additionally, retaliatory action by BSF caused extensive damage to the Dhandhar post. The BSF, which is mandated to guard the 3,323 km India-Pakistan border, also issued a Hand-Held Thermal Imager (HHTI) clip of the destruction of the Pakistani Post Dhandhar. The action came a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah held discussions with the Director Generals of all border guarding forces and reviewed the current security situation along India's borders. The meeting was aimed at assessing preparedness and operational readiness in light of recent developments, as Pakistan on Thursday night launched a significant missile and drone attack targeting India's Jammu region and Rajasthan, including Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia, and Jaisalmer. However, all missiles were intercepted and blocked by air defence units, and no major damage was reported. In a specific talk with the Border Security Force DG, the Home Minister had also taken stock of the situation in the border areas and the preparedness of the border guarding force. The BSF's fresh action followed additional explosions reported on Thursday night in Jammu and Jaisalmer, prompting air-raid sirens and civilian evacuations in border areas. The Pakistani attack followed India's 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, wherein Indian forces conducted missile strikes on nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. India said that these strikes targeted terrorist infrastructure linked to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, in retaliation for an April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. (ANI)
