
NEW DELHI: Army performed a exact hearth assault on terror launch pads close to the Line of Control throughout the night time between May 8 and May 9, responding to Pakistan’s tried drone strikes throughout a number of cities in Jammu-Kashmir and Punjab, in accordance with military officers.The Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI) introduced on X that the operation efficiently destroyed these launch pads, considerably impacting terrorist infrastructure and capabilities.The ADG PI reported that beneath Operation Sindoor, launched early Wednesday, the armed forces eradicated 9 terror camps positioned in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.“OPERATION SINDOOR. Indian Army Pulverizes Terrorist Launchpads,” the ADGPI posted on X. “As a response to Pakistan’s misadventures of attempted drone strikes on the night of 08 and 09 May 2025 in multiple cities of Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab, the Indian Army conducted a coordinated fire assault on terrorist launchpads, pulverizing & razing them to cinders. The terrorist launchpads, located close to the Line of Control, were a hub for planning and executing terror attacks against Indian civilians and security forces in the past. The Indian Army’s swift and decisive action has dealt a significant blow to terrorist infrastructure and capabilities,” the ADGPI added.Previously, the Indian Army efficiently intercepted a Pakistani drone assault early Saturday, showcasing India’s efficient air defence capabilities following Pakistan’s escalation along India’s western borders.Additionally, chief of defence employees (CDS) common Anil Chauhan met defence minister Rajnath Singh at his residence to supply updates on the present safety scenario. This assembly occurred amid elevated tensions following Pakistan’s current drone assaults on Indian army and civilian targets, which prompted India’s retaliation utilizing air-launched precision weapons on Pakistani army targets.