Tensions Rise: India's Bold Response to Pakistani Aggressions

As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, India thwarted Pakistani attempts to strike with drones and missiles, targeting Pakistani air defense systems. Numerous states declared high alerts, enforcing blackouts and closing schools. Global calls for de-escalation continued amid fears of a broader conflict.

In a dramatic turn of events, India successfully foiled attempts by Pakistan to target military sites across 15 major cities, using drones and missiles, on Thursday. The incident has significantly heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, sparking fears of a potential larger conflict.

As a preventative measure, states including Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan have implemented blackouts and school closures, while cancelling leave for police and administrative personnel. Reports indicate that significant retaliatory measures were taken by India, notably the neutralization of a Pakistani air defense system in Lahore.

Globally, there is a mounting call for restraint, with the US and China urging both nations to de-escalate tensions. Despite the uncertainty, Indian officials have emphasized that any future military aggression will be met with a firm response, maintaining a stance of defense over escalation.

(With inputs from agencies.)