📰 Rapid News Update | Ministry of Defence Statement 📅 08 May 2025 | Operation SINDOOR 🇮🇳 India Delivers Proportionate Response to Pakistani Escalation 📍 SayHie.com - RapidNews Desk "Pakistan’s escalation attempt foiled – India strikes back with precision under #OperationSindoor 🇮🇳 #IndianArmy #DefenceUpdate #BreakingNews The Ministry of Defence has released a strong statement following Pakistan’s attempted escalation on the night of 07–08 May 2025. 🔹 What Happened: Pakistan launched drones and missiles targeting military sites across Northern and Western India including Srinagar, Amritsar, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and more. India’s Air Defence and Counter-UAS systems successfully neutralized the attacks. Debris from these attacks confirms Pakistan's involvement. 🔹 India’s Response: In a proportional counter-strike, the Indian Armed Forces targeted Air Defence radars and systems inside Pakistan. It is confirmed that an air defence installation in Lahore was neutralized. 🔹 On the LoC: Pakistan increased unprovoked shelling using mortars and heavy artillery in Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar, and Rajouri sectors of Jammu & Kashmir. 🔹 Casualties: Sadly, 16 innocent civilians, including three women and five children, lost their lives due to Pakistani shelling. India was forced to respond to halt the fire. 🔹 India's Stand: India reiterates its commitment to non-escalation—but warns that any military provocation will meet a suitable response. 📌 Source: Ministry of Defence | PIB Delhi 🔗 Read Official Release https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2127670