Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir — A loud explosion shook the Dibber area of Udhampur early Saturday, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and residents scrambling for cover as air sirens wailed through the region. Locals described the moment as terrifying, with the sound of blasts breaking the early morning silence.
This wasn’t an isolated incident.
Shelling Intensifies in Border Areas
Heavy shelling was reported across several sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, including Pargwal, Kana Chakk, and Chhamb in the Akhnoor region. According to local reports, Pakistani forces targeted residential areas, prompting fear and disruption in nearby villages.
Residents have been urged to stay indoors as the situation remains tense.
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Blasts in Srinagar and Damage in Rajouri
The capital city of Srinagar wasn’t spared either, with multiple explosions reported on Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, in Rajouri, shelling reportedly caused significant damage to property, although no casualties have been confirmed at this time.
Operation Sindoor: India Hits Back
These developments come just days after India launched Operation Sindoor, a targeted military strike aimed at nine terror camps inside Pakistan. Sources say the operation was India’s response to escalating cross-border attacks and infiltration attempts.
The fallout? Retaliatory shelling from Pakistan that’s stretched across Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and even Rajasthan.
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Drones Spotted at 26 Locations
In a worrying update from the Ministry of Defence, drones were seen at 26 different points along the Line of Control and International Border on Friday. Some were suspected to be carrying weapons, raising fears of targeted drone attacks on both civilian and military zones.
Security forces are on high alert and have intensified surveillance operations across the region.
What Happens Next?
Right now, everything feels uncertain. Border tensions are clearly escalating, and with drones, blasts, and shelling becoming a daily headline, civilians near the LOC and IB are living on edge.
Both countries have remained tight-lipped about future moves, but the situation is being closely watched at the highest levels.
