Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, security measures have been significantly ramped up outside Shri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport in Amritsar. Authorities have temporarily suspended all airport operations until further notice.
ACP Airport Amritsar, Yadwinder Singh, stated, “There is adequate security at the airport. Only airport personnel are allowed inside. Police are continuously patrolling. The villagers have been made aware of protocols to be followed.”
This comes as part of a broader security response following a large-scale counter-drone operation conducted by the Indian Army along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Borders (IB), during which more than 50 Pakistani drones were shot down on Thursday night, according to media sources.
In Amritsar, the District Public Relations Officer (DPRO) issued safety instructions for residents. “All citizens are requested to stay indoors and away from the windows, keep lights turned off, and draw the window curtains. There is no need to panic. A siren will blow now, and we will pass the message again once it is clear,” the DPRO announced.
The official praised the armed forces and stressed the need for public cooperation. “Our armed forces are on the job, and we need to support them by staying indoors. There is no need to panic,” the DPRO added.
Meanwhile, defence sources reported that two Pakistani drones were also downed in the Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir amid intense cross-border artillery fire.
According to the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, Pakistan attempted to target military installations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur—regions close to the International Border. However, swift response by the Indian Armed Forces ensured no casualties.
In a statement on social media platform X, the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff confirmed, “Military Stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur in proximity to the International Boundary, in Jammu and Kashmir, targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. No losses. Threat neutralised by Indian Armed Forces as per SoP with kinetic and non-kinetic means.”
Security remains on high alert across the region as the situation continues to develop.