In a powerful testament to the Indian Army’s vigilance and strength, soldiers deployed along the international border in Amritsar, Punjab, shared critical updates on Operation Sindoor, a decisive military response to Pakistan-backed terrorism.
In the early hours of May 8, India intercepted a significant Pakistani drone and missile attack targeted at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, following its focused operations on terrorist camps throughout Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), as stated by Major General Kartik C Seshadri, General Officer Commanding of the 15th Infantry Division.
#WATCH | Amritsar, Punjab: A soldier of the Indian Army says, “…Only 10% of the ammunition of ground-based air defence weapons and Army air defence weapons were used…We have recovered Kamikaze drones and micro-drones like YIHA-III and Songar, which are likely of Turkish… https://t.co/E3IjQWrlJ7 pic.twitter.com/5U3wcyFZ5n
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2025
The Indian Army stated it had expected a retaliation from Pakistan, particularly targeting religious and civilian locations, and had strengthened air defence protocols to protect the Golden Temple.
“In light of Pakistan’s lack of legitimate military targets, we expected an attack on civilian infrastructure and prominent religious landmarks. Given its significance, the Golden Temple was a likely target,” Major General Seshadri stated in a statement to ANI.
Speaking to ANI, a soldier in the India Army recounted a recent engagement: “At this time, we are a part of Operation Sindoor…On the night of 8-9 May, they suddenly fired on us and tried to infiltrate. We fired accurately at the enemy and foiled their infiltration attempt. The result of our firing was that by the morning, the enemy came on their knees and hoisted a white flag on their post. We assure our countrymen that as long as the Indian Army is deployed on the borders of the country, no one can raise their eyes towards this country…”
Another soldier stationed at a well-concealed area close to the international border said, “Under Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces launched a successful strike against terror infrastructure against Pakistan. After 22nd April, we started our preparations and were ready to deploy at short notice. Presently, you are standing in a well-concealed and well-protected gun position of the Panther gunners close to the international border. We are prepared for all and any kind of threats that the enemy might throw at us, which includes drone attacks, air attacks, counter-bombardment and any other hybrid threats. We stand vigilant. We stand alert and are ready to thwart any nefarious designs that the enemy might throw at us…”
Highlighting the effectiveness of the Indian defence system, another soldier said, “Only 10% of the ammunition of ground-based air defence weapons and Army air defence weapons were used…We have recovered Kamikaze drones and micro-drones like YIHA-III and Songar, which are likely of Turkish origin…It is very difficult to breach our air defence wall…”
He further said, “On 7th May, when we identified and hit top militant installations like LeT headquarters in Muridke in Pakistan and PoK, it was predicted that Pakistan would retaliate and target our main air bases and military installations. But by surprise, some Kamikaze drones, surface-to-surface and air-to-surface missiles were launched directly at the Golden Temple. After not getting any success in causing damage to our air bases and military installations for about 3 days, they targeted civilian areas, Gurdwara Sahib and other areas with these Kamikaze drones and rockets. All the air raid was intercepted and shot down with great precision…”
Following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, including a Nepali national, were killed, the Indian forces have intensified their operation against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.
