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News18
10 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
'Heart Trembles...': UP Worker Describes Life In Israeli Bunker During Missile Attack
Last Updated: An Indian worker Monu Singh, in a video call, said missile strikes are frequent and sirens force everyone to run to bunkers whenever an attack nears his area in Israel The conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its fifth day, with Israel launching airstrikes across central Iran that have reportedly killed over 224 people. In retaliation, Iran fired a barrage of missiles at major Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Haifa, claiming at least 24 lives and injuring more than 600—its deadliest strike yet. As both sides intensify military operations, concerns are mounting that the escalating violence could pull in other regional players and trigger a broader crisis. The conflict between the two nations has sparked deep concern for Indian workers in the region. Over two dozen youths from Nai Basti village in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh, currently working in Israel, have been forced to take shelter in bunkers amid frequent Iranian missile attacks. Their families in India remain anxious, staying in touch through video calls and praying for their safety. Monu Singh, an Indian worker in Israel, reported during a video call that missile attacks are frequent in his area. He described how sirens sound whenever a missile approaches, prompting everyone to rush to bunkers. Despite the danger, he noted that Israel's strong security measures ensure most missiles are intercepted in the air, reducing the fear. Singh moved to Israel 11 months ago. Another worker, Bablu Singh, who has been in Israel for 14 months, echoed similar sentiments during a video call. He described the eerie silence that follows the sirens and the organised retreat to bunkers, which are well-stocked with food and water. He expressed confidence in Israel's preparedness, despite the ongoing threats. Family members of the workers said that ever since news and videos of the Iran-Israel conflict began appearing on TV and in newspapers, they have been in constant touch with their loved ones. However, each conversation is filled with anxiety, as the sound of warning sirens in the background sends a wave of fear through them. Bablu Singh's brother, Sablu Singh, reassured that the Israeli government is ensuring the safety of everyone in the bunkers, with no shortage of provisions. According to reports, over 500 workers from Barabanki district, mainly from Deva and nearby areas, travelled to Israel in 2024. Amid the ongoing conflict, most of them are in contact with the Indian Embassy and are strictly following Israeli security protocols. With factory operations halted due to the war, many have taken shelter in bunkers for their safety. First Published: June 17, 2025, 19:03 IST
India Today
13-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Punjab woman injured in Pak shelling dies, 1st civilian casualty outside of J&K
A woman, who was injured after Pakistan launched a drone attack targeting civilians in Punjab's Ferozepur on May 9, died after three days.A house caught fire after a Pakistani drone hit it on Friday, resulting in the woman and two of her family members sustaining burn Singh and his wife, and brother Monu Singh, were badly injured in the Pakistani drone attack and were rushed to a nearby private hospital, PTI The incident happened as Pakistan resorted to heavy shelling along India's bordering districts in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan. Over 25 locations in these states were attacked by a swarm of drones, most of which were intercepted by India's air defence escalated between the two countries after Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the International Border and Line of Control (LoC) on Thursday, following India's Operation Sindoor launched against Pakistani terrorist camps in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, in which 26 civilians were gunned down by Pakistan-backed terrorists.
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Three of family injured in Pakistani drone attack in Punjab, blackout in six border districts of state
CHANDIGARH: Three members of a family were injured in a village in Ferozepur as Pakistan launched drones into border districts of Punjab on Friday night. Multiple explosions were heard as the drones were neutralized. A widespread blackout was enforced in six border districts: Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Ferozepur, Fazilka and Tarn Taran. Sources said that drones were sighted in Jammu and Samba in Jammu and Kashmir and Pathankot, Ferozepur and Fazilka in Punjab. One drone fell on a house in Khai Feme Ke village injuring three members of a family. They were identified as Monu Singh son of Lakhwinder Singh. Sukhwinder Kaur, the wife of Lakhwinder. They were rushed to a private hospital. A senior officer on condition of anonymity said, "There was a heavy drone attack in Ferozepur and a drone was neutralized. As it fell down in a ball of fire, it hit a house in Khai Feme Ke village near Ferozepur. Three of a family have burn injuries and were rushed a hospital. The lady was cooking food at that time and has maximum burn injuries, while her husband and son have also been burnt." Sources said the village is situated close to the army cantonment, and the drone attack was perhaps aimed to hit the army installation there but it landed in the village. Earlier, the Pakistan Army launched a series of drones in this border town on Friday evening. Several red coloured flying objects (swarm drones) could be seen coming one after another. Massive drone attacks also targetted the Srinagar airport and Awantipora airfield in south Kashmir on Friday evening. In addition to these locations, drones have been sighted at 26 locations ranging the Baramulla in the North to Bhuj in the South, along both the International Border and the Line of Control with Pakistan. These include suspected armed drones posing potential threats to civilian and military targets, according to an army statement. The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala. As per information, some of these drones were carrying explosvies and a few of them were meant for surveillance. Meanwhile, Army personnel have taken over the security of important bridges and other strategic installations in Ferozepur city. Deputy Commissioner of Ferozepur Deepshikha Sharma said that teams have been dispatched to the village where the house was damaged. Sources said that complete blackouts were imposed in the six border districts of the state at 8 pm as sirens went on and the authorities switched off the power supply. Besides the border districts, a blackout was also imposed in Hoshiarpur. Locals claim that sounds of explosions were heard in Ferozepur, Amritsar and Pathankot. On Thursday night too, there was a blackout in most of the districts in the state and electricity was back only on Friday morning around 5.30 am.
