The AAD personnel, using quick-reaction air-defence guns strategically deployed along the border, intercepted the drones mid-flight. Their accurate targeting ensured that no drone debris fell on residential zones and, most importantly, no casualties occurred. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the drones were equipped with high-explosive payloads designed to inflict widespread damage on civilian populations—marking a new and disturbing escalation in Pakistan’s cross-border hostility.
This decisive response highlights the operational efficiency of India’s multi-layered air defence network. The system incorporates a mix of ground-based radars, electro-optical sensors, and advanced automated command-and-control mechanisms to provide near-instantaneous tracking and engagement. The successful interception over Amritsar not only prevented a potential humanitarian tragedy but also reinforced the Indian Army’s preparedness against asymmetric aerial threats.
