Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated significantly following India's "Operation Sindoor" and subsequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan in the Poonch sector. India has responded by raising its military readiness and deploying advanced air defense systems, including the S-400, while issuing strong warnings against further aggression.
Pakistan has reportedly violated the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) for several consecutive days, with recent incidents involving artillery fire targeting residential areas in Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir. These actions have resulted in casualties and injuries among Indian civilians, causing fear and displacement in border villages. Specifically, Pakistan's army has been accused of striking civilian areas rather than Indian army positions. In response to the continuous shelling from the Pakistan side, villagers are seeking safer locations.
India has taken strong measures to counter the escalating threat. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed its S-400 air defense systems, also known as 'Sudarshan Chakra', to neutralize incoming aerial threats with precision. This marks the first operational deployment of the S-400 by India, demonstrating its capability to detect and destroy aerial threats over long distances. The S-400 system can track multiple targets simultaneously and engage them with various missile types, offering a robust defense against aircraft, cruise missiles, drones, and ballistic missiles. In addition to the S-400 deployment, the Indian military has mobilized forces across land, air, and sea. Combat air patrols and warship deployments have been initiated, and infantry units along the border have been fully mobilized. India's nuclear command is also on high alert as a precautionary measure.
The government of India is taking the situation seriously, with Prime Minister Modi holding meetings to review national preparedness and ensure essential systems are operational, especially those for emergency response and communication. Defence Minister Singh has warned of further strikes if provoked. Multiple airports, primarily in northern India, have been shut down as a precaution, leading to flight cancellations and airspace restrictions. Mock drills have been conducted across numerous districts to prepare civilians for potential air raids, blackouts, and evacuations.
India has accused Pakistan of targeting military installations across northern and western India using drones and missiles, but the attacks were effectively repulsed. The Indian Army has responded to ceasefire violations with air defense systems and counter-drone technology. Simultaneously, India has also targeted air defense systems at several locations in Pakistan.
The recent events are rooted in the aftermath of "Operation Sindoor," which India launched in response to a terror attack in Pahalgam that resulted in civilian casualties. Operation Sindoor involved precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The United States has urged for a quick de-escalation of the conflict between India and Pakistan. As tensions remain high, India has made it clear that any further aggression will be met with decisive force. The situation has led to heightened security measures, including blackouts and suspension of educational institutions in certain areas.
