Pakistan attempted to escalate tensions by launching missile strikes at Indian military installations across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. However, the sources said that they were successfully neutralised.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma hailed Indian Army, Indian Air force & Indian Navy as India and Pakistan have been at loggerheads against each other after terrorist camps were destroyed at nine locations in the neigbouring country under Operation Sindoor.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday conducted a review of the country's current security situation at South Block, which houses the Ministry of Defence, in the national capital, in the aftermath of the foiled large-scale drone strike by Pakistan on Thursday.
BJP spokesperson RP Singh said Pakistan is seeking international financial help after just one day of war, showing its weak economy. He added that India is only responding to Pakistan's actions and not escalating the conflict, and that the Indian Army will give a strong reply.
The Indian Army during the intervening night of May 8 and May 9 successfully repelled and decisively responded to multiple drone attacks and ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the western border and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army stated.
Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema praised the army for responding to Pakistan's failed drone attack. He assured the public of strong security measures, including school closures and better health services, and warned of action against black marketers.
Rajasthan ministers Jogaram Patel on Friday said Indian armed forces neutralised Pakistani drones near the border, with officials and police asked to stay on alert.
Leader of the opposition of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Tika Ram Jully lauded the Armed forces after the Indian air defence systems foiled Pakistani drone strike in the intervening night of May 8 and 9. He said that those who nurture terrorists should also be punished.
Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma praised India's army for stopping Pakistan's drone attack. He said Pakistan is attacking both military and civilian targets and called for a final decision with Pakistan, highlighting India's military strength and the growing frustration among the Pakistan
In a statement issued today, Das also told that Odisha Congress organised a blood donation camp on Thursday at the State Congress Committee headquarters.
The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian assets on Thursday, according to defence officials.