A Pakistani drone strike on a residential area in Ferozepur, Punjab, has injured three civilians, intensifying the already volatile situation between India and Pakistan. The incident occurred on Friday, with the injured individuals sustaining burn wounds and being promptly hospitalized, according to Bhupinder Singh Sidhu, Senior Superintendent of Police for Ferozepur.
The Indian military reported intercepting drones across 26 locations from Kashmir to the Arabian Sea.
Cities such as Jammu and Srinagar experienced blackout conditions amid the bombardments. The Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League matches have been suspended due to security concerns. Schools and public facilities have been closed in affected regions, with evacuations underway. The U.S. has called for de-escalation, maintaining direct communication with both nations. Financial markets have also reacted, with Indian shares falling significantly, while Pakistan’s market saw modest gains due to reduced violence within its territory. The situation remains volatile, with international concern over the nuclear-armed neighbors’ ongoing clashes.
The Indian military has maintained a high state of alert, employing counter-drone systems to track and engage aerial threats. Despite these measures, the drone that struck Ferozepur managed to evade interception, highlighting the challenges in securing the extensive and porous border.
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