In a brazen escalation of hostilities, Pakistan launched a series of armed drone attacks through the night of May 10, targeting civilian areas and places of worship in Jammu, including the revered Shambhu Temple. The Ministry of Defense has condemned the attacks as a direct assault on India’s sovereignty and an attempt to provoke communal unrest.
According to defense officials, multiple drones were deployed by Pakistan to strike residential neighborhoods and the temple premises, endangering lives and sacred heritage. While the full extent of damage is still being assessed, preliminary reports confirm that quick response teams successfully engaged and neutralized several incoming drones, minimizing potential casualties.
“The Indian Armed Forces remain vigilant and are committed to defending the sovereignty of the nation,” the Ministry of Defense said in a statement issued Saturday morning. "Targeting religious sites and civilian populations is a cowardly act that will not go unanswered."
The attack on Shambhu Temple, a significant spiritual site in the region, has drawn sharp reactions from religious leaders and the public, with calls for international condemnation of Pakistan’s actions.
Security across Jammu and surrounding regions has been heightened, and aerial surveillance continues to monitor cross-border threats. Emergency services and local authorities are coordinating with the armed forces to ensure civilian safety and assess damage to property and infrastructure.
This incident marks another peak in the ongoing military tensions between India and Pakistan, which have seen a sharp rise over the past week following cross-border drone incursions and retaliatory strikes.
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