Just after the address of Prime Minister Narendra Modi late on Monday night, a nefarious act from Pakistan came to light. Amidst the blackout in Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Air Defense intercepted a Pakistani drone.

Drone spotted in Samba: Just after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address late on Monday night, Pakistan's nefarious act came to light. Indian air defense intercepted a Pakistani drone amid a blackout in Samba, Jammu and Kashmir. During this, red stripes were seen in the sky and sounds of explosions were also heard.

According to the latest tweet of ANI, after the drone activity in Samba, no drone activity has been seen for the last 15 minutes. The Indian Army said that very few drones have come in the Samba sector. They are being dealt with and there is nothing to worry about.

#UPDATE : After the first wave of drone activity and Air Defense fire. Now, No drone activity observed for the past 15 minutes in Samba. https://t.co/wsJnadZGvx

— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2025

Comparatively, a very small number of drones have come in the Samba sector. They are being engaged and there is nothing to be alarmed: Army Sources pic.twitter.com/MIEW2b8bNy

— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2025

Army on alert in Punjab and Jammu 

Recent drone activities in Punjab and Jammu have put security agencies on alert mode. The administration has started taking action after incidents of drone sightings in areas like Hoshiarpur in Punjab and Udhampur, Katra and Samba in Jammu. A blackout has been imposed in many places. The Indian armed forces are keeping a close watch on the situation. 

Sound of explosions in Hoshiarpur

Locals in Dasuya area of ​​Hoshiarpur district of Punjab heard the sound of 7-8 explosions. After this, the administration immediately took precautionary measures and imposed a blackout in Dasuya and Mukeria areas. Hoshiarpur Deputy Commissioner Ashika confirmed, 'We have already coordinated with the Indian Armed Forces, who have told the administration that they are keeping an eye on incidents of drone sightings in the area.' She has appealed to the local people to maintain peace. 

Drone activities in Jammu

Around 15 drones were seen hovering over the Northern Command and Air Force Station in Udhampur, Jammu, while the presence of 5 drones was recorded in Katra. Visuals received from Samba showed India's air defense system active with red stripes and sounds of explosions, which were engaged in intercepting aerial objects. A blackout has also been imposed on Pathankot, Vaishno Devi Bhawan and the Yatra route. 

News of drones in Jalandhar too

Explosions were heard near Surnasi village in Jalandhar district, following which the district collector took immediate action. Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal said, "As a precautionary measure, lights have been switched off in some areas around Surnasi as there have been reports of some drone sightings. We are verifying them. There is no blackout as of now. There is nothing to worry about, as confirmed by armed forces officials." The administration has appealed to the people not to pay heed to rumours. 

PC: Indiadaily