Operation Sindoor: Here's How Indian Army Thwarted Pakistan’s Missile & Drone Strike On Golden Temple On May 8 (VIDEO)

Amritsar: In a display of strategic defence, the Indian Army successfully intercepted a large-scale aerial assault by Pakistan targeting key cities and religious sites in Punjab, including the revered Golden Temple in Amritsar.

In the early hours of May 8, multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones, and long-range missiles launched from across the border were aimed at military and civilian installations in Punjab. The Indian Army’s air defence units, equipped with advanced systems like the AKASH missile platform and L-70 air defence guns, acted promptly to neutralise the threat.

Indian Air Defence Responds to Cross-Border Air Assault

According to Major General Kartik C Seshadri, General Officer Commanding of the 15 Infantry Division, intelligence inputs had indicated that Pakistan was planning to target not only strategic military zones but also civilian areas and religious landmarks. “Among the primary targets identified was the Golden Temple. We mobilised modern air defence assets to ensure a protective umbrella over the site,” he told ANI.

The pre-emptive measures, bolstered by real-time surveillance and rapid deployment, successfully intercepted all incoming projectiles. “Our personnel were on high alert and thwarted Pakistan’s nefarious plans, ensuring no damage was done to the Golden Temple,” Major General Seshadri added.

Operation Sindoor and India-Pak Tensions

The escalation comes after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, including one Nepali national. In retaliation, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror training camps deep within Pakistani territory and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Of these, seven were destroyed by Indian Army strikes, with critical hits recorded in Muridke and Bahawalpur, known hubs of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Clarifying the intent behind the retaliatory strikes, the Army stated that no Pakistani civilian or military infrastructure was targeted. The precision-led offensive aimed strictly at dismantling terror networks.