The spate of Pakistani aerial intrusions and attacks targeting Jammu and other key Indian installations by loitering munitions and drones is more than a military event ~ it is a direct challenge to India’s sovereignty and resolve. These were not random provocations; they were calculated acts designed to test our defences, undermine public confidence, and signal a new phase in asymmetric warfare. Yet, even as blasts echoed across Jammu and Indian air defence systems were activated from Srinagar to Bhuj, the republic stood firm. India responded with clarity and precision, intercepting hostile drones, neutralising threats mid-air, and ensuring that civilian lives remained protected.

This is not just a demonstration of technological capability ~it is a testament to the preparedness and professionalism of the armed forces executing Operation Sindoor, and the indomitable spirit of a nation. India’s doctrine of peace is not born of weakness, but of........

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