The Border Security Force (BSF) disrupted a large-scale infiltration bid on the International Boundary in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
At around 2300 hours on 8 May 2025, BSF foiled a major infiltration bid at the International Boundary in Samba district, J&K. @BSF_India @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @PIBHomeAffairs @PIB_India @BSF_SDG_WC @mygovindia
— BSF JAMMU (@bsf_jammu) May 8, 2025
In a post on X, BSF Jammu wrote, “At around 2300 hours on 8 May 2025, BSF foiled a major infiltration bid at the International Boundary in Samba district, J&K.”
Pakistani Fighter Jet Shot Down in Pathankot Sector
Earlier, sources informed ANI that a Pakistani Air Force fighter aircraft was destroyed by Indian Air Defence systems in the Pathankot sector of Punjab. But official word from the government is yet to come, and more information is anticipated soon.
Defence officials also stated that the Indian Army downed two Pakistani drones in the Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The drones were caught in a thick exchange of artillery fire between Pakistani and Indian troops.
Pakistan Targets Indian Military Stations Near Border
Pakistan also attempted to attack military establishments in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, which are close to the International Border, as per the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff. The Indian Armed Forces retaliated heavily, and there was no casualty reported.
In a post on X, the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff stated: “Military Stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur in proximity to the International Boundary, in Jammu and Kashmir targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. No losses. Threat neutralised by Indian Armed Forces as per SoP with kinetic and non-kinetic means.”
BSF and Amit Shah Review Border and Airport Security
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting on Thursday with the Director Generals of all border guarding forces to review the current security situation along India’s borders.
The meeting was focused on evaluating the preparedness and readiness of Indian forces after Pakistan launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Indian regions, including Jammu and Rajasthan. Targeted areas included Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia, and Jaisalmer. All incoming missiles were intercepted by Indian air defence systems, and no major damage was reported.
In a separate meeting, the Home Minister also reviewed the security at airports across India with the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), in view of the heightened alert at key infrastructure locations.
Operation Sindoor: Indian Forces Strike Back
These developments come after India launched “Operation Sindoor” on May 7. During the operation, the Indian Armed Forces carried out missile strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
According to Indian officials, the strikes targeted infrastructure linked to terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. The operation was carried out in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 28 civilians.
