India, May 9 -- India successfully intercepted at least 600 drones on the night of May 8 at more than 30 locations across several cities, as Pakistan launched simultaneous drone attacks, according to sources.

The successful interception by India's air defence system over 48 hours thwarted two waves of Pakistani missiles and drones targeting military areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan.

Air raid sirens sounded across cities in Punjab and Rajasthan, which share long boundaries with Pakistan, and across Jammu and Kashmir too. A complete blackout of border towns and cities was also ordered.(This is a developing story. Check for more updates)

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