Tensions between India and Pakistan have surged following India's recent military actions, including "Operation Sindoor," and a subsequent infiltration attempt in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir was foiled by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday night.
The BSF successfully thwarted a major infiltration attempt along the International Boundary in J&K's Samba district around 11 p.m. on May 8, 2025. BSF Jammu confirmed the incident via a post, stating, "At around 2300 hours on 8 May 2025, BSF foiled a major infiltration bid at the International Boundary in Samba district, J&K". While initial reports did not confirm whether any terrorists were killed, later reports indicated that seven Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists were eliminated in the Samba sector during the foiled infiltration bid. It was reported that 10-12 terrorists were attempting to infiltrate, but the remaining terrorists managed to escape back towards Pakistan.
This infiltration attempt occurred amidst escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan. India launched "Operation Sindoor" on May 7, targeting nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. These camps were reportedly linked to terror groups, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. The strikes were said to be in direct retaliation for the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam that resulted in the deaths of 28 civilians. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told an all-party meeting that at least 100 terrorists were killed in the operation.
Pakistan has denied claims by India's armed forces that military stations in Jammu, Udhampur, and Pathankot were targeted in drone and missile attacks. However, Pakistan's information minister stated that their country has only engaged in a "defensive response so far" to India's attacks. Pakistan's military reported that India launched attack drones into Pakistan on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of at least two civilians.
Amidst these tensions, Pakistan reportedly attempted to target military installations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur using drones and missiles. The Integrated Defence Staff stated that these threats were neutralized using kinetic and non-kinetic means, and no casualties were reported. Indian air defense systems intercepted several incoming missiles aimed at strategic locations, including Jammu Airport in Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, and Arnia.
Following these events, air sirens were heard in Chandigarh, and a blackout was enforced in Jammu, Srinagar, and several other cities. A blackout was also enforced in parts of Punjab and Rajasthan. Indian aviation authorities shut down 24 airports in light of the escalating tensions.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with the Director Generals of all border guarding forces to review the security situation along India's borders. The focus of the meeting was to evaluate the preparedness and readiness of Indian forces following Pakistan's drone and missile attack on Indian regions.
The Indian Army stated that Pakistani troops have resorted to numerous ceasefire violations along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The army also affirmed that the drone attacks were effectively repulsed, and a befitting reply was given to the ceasefire violations.
