Indian Army issues statement on how it foiled Pakistani strikes, 'gave a befitting reply'

The Indian Army issued a statment after intercepting a coordinated Pakistani attack on Thursday evening. The army gave an update on what went down last night and said that the Indian forces gave a “befitting reply” to Pakistani provocations.

Tensions between India and Pakistan reached an all-time high after multiple terrorists-backed by Pakistani terror groups, conducted the devastating Pahalgam terror attack, killing 26 tourists in Kashmir. Two weeks after the attack, Indian forces launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan.

“Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous ceasefire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir,” the Indian Army said in a statement on Thursday morning.

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“The drone attacks were effectively repulsed, and a befitting reply was given to the CFVs.”

OPERATION SINDOOR

Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and… pic.twitter.com/9YcW2hSwi5

— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 9, 2025

“#IndianArmy remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded to with force,” it added, finishing the statement with the hashtag “#JusticeServed”.

What went down last night

In the post, the Indian Army also shared a brief video, giving an insight into their operation last night. In the Thursday night provocation, India neutralised Pakistan's attempt to hit military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and some other locations with missiles and drones.

Sirens and the sounds of explosions engulfed the skies of Akhnoor, Samba, Baramulla, Kupwara and several other places. In response to this, the Indian Army carried out massive night aerial vigil along the border with Pakistan. Meanwhile, on Thursday afternoon, the Indian defence ministry said that armed forces foiled Pakistan’s attempts to target military installations in 15 cities in the northern and Western parts of the country.

Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India has always played “the role of a responsible nation,” and has exercised “great restraint,” since it believes in resolving issues with dialogue. “However, if anyone tries to take advantage of this restraint, they will face quality action. We are fully prepared for such responsible responses in the future as well,” he added.

With inputs from PTI