Tensions Soar as India Intercepts Pakistani Missile Aimed at Delhi, Retaliates with Strikes
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, sources report that Pakistan launched a Fateh-2 ballistic missile towards Delhi, which was successfully intercepted near Sirsa. According to top government officials cited by News18, the attempted missile strike marks a significant escalation and, if confirmed, could represent a major loss for Pakistan’s aerial capabilities.
The conflict intensified late Friday and into early Saturday, when India launched retaliatory air strikes targeting Islamabad, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, including three key airbases: Nur Khan (Rawalpindi), Rafiqi (Shorkot), and Murid (Chakwal). Pakistani military spokesperson Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry confirmed the attacks, stating that while airbases were targeted, all Pakistani Air Force assets remained unharmed.
Blackouts and Drone Incursions Across India
In response to the growing threat, India imposed a complete blackout in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor region on May 10, following explosions and sirens reported in the area. Similar blackouts were enforced in parts of Punjab, including Jalandhar, after multiple drone sightings.
“We have imposed a temporary blackout due to drone sightings. Security checks are underway. Citizens are urged to stay calm and follow protocol,” said the Deputy Commissioner of Jalandhar.
Security sources reported the presence of suspected armed Pakistani drones at 26 locations across India, from Baramulla in the north to Bhuj in the south, including along the International Border and Line of Control. In one incident, a drone strike injured members of a family in Punjab’s Ferozepur. Emergency services responded promptly, and the area has since been secured.
