Pakistan fires missile at India, foiled by Indian Air Defense System

Tensions flared along the India-Pakistan border after Pakistan attempted a missile strike targeting Indian territory near Amritsar. The missile was successfully intercepted and neutralized by India’s air defense system, averting potential devastation.

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According to defense sources, the missile launch appeared to be a retaliatory move following India's successful Operation Sindoor, a high-precision joint strike by the Indian Army and Air Force late Tuesday night. That operation was carried out in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Operation Sindoor targeted and destroyed 21 terrorist camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, with nine identified as major operational bases. The surgical operation dealt a significant blow to terror infrastructure across the border.

The missile, launched in the early hours of Thursday, was tracked by radar systems and brought down before it could reach Indian soil. The Indian Army has since released video footage of the interception, showcasing the readiness and efficiency of its defense apparatus.

Strategic analysts suggest this attempted missile strike reflects Pakistan’s distress over recent Indian counter-terror operations. Military officials have reiterated that any hostile action will be met with a strong and decisive response.

Authorities are on high alert along the western front, and additional surveillance measures have been put in place.

This latest escalation highlights the fragile state of regional peace and the need for continued vigilance.