For the second consecutive day, Pakistan launched drone assaults targeting multiple Indian cities across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. Indian defence systems swiftly responded, neutralising several incoming threats, including one directed at the Awantipora air base.

Drones were reportedly sent toward Jammu, Samba, and Rajouri in J&K; Pathankot and Amritsar in Punjab; and Jaisalmer, Barmer, and Pokhran in Rajasthan. Simultaneously, heavy cross-border shelling was reported along the Line of Control in Kupwara, as well as the Samba, Poonch, Uri, and Nowgam-Handwara sectors.

Security forces shot down nine drones over Jaisalmer and another in Barmer. Sirens and blackout measures were activated in Jammu and Pathankot for the second night in a row, mirroring Thursday’s precautionary actions after previous drone attacks on military facilities.

In Amritsar, gunfire rang out through the night. Officials reported spotting at least 15 drones in various parts of the district, with most neutralised before causing damage. The Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar confirmed a red alert has been declared, advising citizens to remain indoors.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah noted the sound of explosions and took to social media to caution residents. “Intermittent blasts—likely heavy artillery—are audible from where I am,” he posted.

Later, he urged the public to stay safe and avoid circulating misinformation. “Please stay indoors if you're in or around Jammu. Do not panic or spread unverified news. We’ll get through this together,” he wrote.

Friday’s wave of attacks followed a similar barrage a day earlier when military installations in Jammu, Udhampur, and Pathankot were targeted. The Indian government said that all hostile drones and missiles were intercepted and destroyed.

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