Videos have circulated on social media and it is being reported that Indian air defence systems responded to drone attacks from Pakistan. The incident occurred on the third day of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.
Tensions rose in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba on Monday evening as the district witnessed loud explosions and red streaks in the sky amid blackout. Videos have circulated on social media and it is being reported that Indian air defence systems responded to drone attacks from Pakistan. The incident occurred on the third day of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.
There are reports that the drones were detected entering Indian airspace, which was intercepted and destroyed by the forces. Blackout has been initiated in Samba as precautionary measure to reduce the visibility and to prevent any hostile drone attacks to protect the residents in the area.
ANI reported, red streaks seen and explosions heard as India’s air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout in Samba. It also reported that there was no drone activity observed for the past 15 minutes.
#UPDATE: After the first wave of drone activity and Air Defence fire. Now, No drone activity observed for the past 15 minutes in Samba. https://t.co/wsJnadZGvx
— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2025
Authorities have not reported any damage or injuries so far. People have been advised to stay calm and follow official instructions. The situation is being closely monitored by the security forces.
Pakistani Drones are being Intercepted and destroyed in Samba, J&K, pic.twitter.com/gmOq1y1KyQ
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) May 12, 2025
A sudden blackout has been imposed in Punjab’s Amritsar as a precautionary measure on Monday evening. The authorities said that sirens will be sounded and also urged the people to keep calm.