India Destroy Pakistani Drone-Missile; What Happens 24-Hour Counter-Offensive
Tensions escalated rapidly along the Line of Control (LoC) over the last 24 hours as Pakistan launched a series of missile and drone attacks on Indian territory, prompting a powerful retaliatory response from Indian armed forces. The flare-up has led to intense cross-border exchanges, high-level strategic meetings, and major military operations that have significantly altered the battlefield dynamics.
Heavy Firing on the LoC Sparks All-Out Engagement
The conflict intensified late last night as heavy firing erupted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch, Rajouri, and Samba sectors. Indian security forces responded decisively, destroying multiple Pakistani military posts.
Timeline of Escalation: What Happened Hour by Hour
9:08 PM: Pakistan launched a rocket attack on an airport in Jammu and Kashmir and a missile strike on Pathankot.
9:10 PM: Simultaneous attacks were reported in Udhampur, Jammu, Akhnoor, and Pathankot. India immediately scrambled its fighter jets and activated its air defense systems, launching counter-missile and drone operations.
9:22 PM: As Pakistan attempted an aerial strike on Jaisalmer, India’s air defense system shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet, thwarting the attack.
9:28 PM: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma held an emergency meeting with district collectors and senior officials from Jaisalmer, Barmer, Ganganagar, and Bikaner. Key security figures including the DGP, ADG (Law & Order), and DG (Intelligence) were in attendance.
9:35 PM: Three more Pakistani aircraft were downed by Indian air defense systems between Jammu and Jaisalmer.
9:38 PM: Leaves of government officials in Delhi were cancelled. A blackout was imposed in Chandigarh and Mohali amid increased threat levels.
9:42 PM: Pakistan launched a mortar offensive in Poonch, Rajouri, and Akhnoor, triggering blackouts in Kutch and Bhuj. The Indian Defence Ministry compared the scale of the attack to the Hamas-style assault pattern.
9:47 PM: Eight missiles fired by Pakistan in the Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, and Arnia sectors were intercepted by India’s S-400 air defense system.
9:53 PM: Renewed heavy firing reported in Rajouri and Poonch sectors.
9:56 PM: Surveillance systems detected movement of 25–30 Pakistani drones near the Ganganagar border in Rajasthan.
9:58 PM: Two Pakistani drones were shot down near the Thankot Army Camp, leading to a high-level emergency meeting in Delhi.
India’s Swift Counterattack: Major Blows to Pakistan
10:08 PM: India launched a retaliatory drone strike on Lahore.
10:16–10:24 PM: Indian forces expanded their counter-offensive, striking Sialkot and Islamabad. The drone attacks caused major disruptions, including power outages in Lahore and Islamabad.
10:27 PM: A fourth Pakistani aircraft was downed by India.
10:33 PM: The Indian Army carried out four successive explosions in Lahore, destroying a Pakistani fighter jet stationed in Pokhran.
10:36 PM: Multiple explosions rocked Karachi, with widespread fires reported across the city.
10:39 PM: India intercepted over 100 incoming Pakistani missiles and captured a Pakistani pilot.
10:45 PM: Pakistan imposed a nationwide curfew. Simultaneously, the Indian Navy began direct strikes on Pakistani targets.
12:00–1:00 AM: India attacked Karachi Port in a coordinated naval strike. Amid the chaos, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reportedly took shelter in a bunker, while Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir was captured by Indian forces.
Conclusion: India Thwarts Major Assault, Shifts Momentum
In the span of just 24 hours, India not only defended its territory from a multi-pronged missile and drone offensive but also launched precision counterstrikes that disrupted Pakistan's strategic capabilities. With multiple Pakistani assets neutralized and key figures reportedly incapacitated, India’s swift and calculated military response has dramatically shifted the momentum in its favor.
The situation remains tense, and global powers are monitoring developments closely. Strategic command centers across India remain on high alert, with the armed forces prepared for further escalation if necessary.