Punjab/Rajasthan:
New Delhi: Debris believed to be from Pakistani projectiles intercepted by India’s air defense systems has been discovered in multiple locations along the western border, including Bathinda and Hoshiarpur in Punjab, and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The findings follow a night of reported aerial intrusions, loud explosions, and heightened security measures in the border regions.
Preliminary reports indicate that India’s advanced air defense systems successfully tracked and neutralized several incoming threats from across the border. The fragments—suspected remnants of missiles or drone-based weaponry—were discovered by local residents, who alerted authorities immediately.
In Bathinda’s Beed Talab area, villagers stumbled upon a large metallic object resembling a missile. Roughly the size of a large oil drum, the debris raised alarm due to its unfamiliar appearance. It is believed to have been intercepted mid-air and fell in the area without causing any casualties.
Similar reports emerged from Hoshiarpur and Jaisalmer, where residents described hearing loud booms and witnessing unusual aerial activity late at night. Security forces promptly cordoned off the impacted areas, and specialized teams have been deployed to examine and identify the debris.
Officials have not yet released a formal statement, but investigations are underway to confirm the origins and specifications of the intercepted projectiles. In the meantime, local administrations have urged residents to stay calm, avoid tampering with any suspicious objects, and follow updates from official channels.
These developments come amid ongoing cross-border tensions and follow India’s military response to recent terror attacks, prompting a surge in vigilance and defense activity along the India-Pakistan border.
