India, May 11 -- Indian Army's air defence units intercepted and neutralised multiple armed drones and aerial projectiles launched from Pakistan in Punjab's border districts the early hours of Saturday.

The drones were detected after crossing the International Border in several border districts, including Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Bathinda and Ferozepur.

According to officials, a massive crater - approximately 35 feet wide and 15 feet deep - was discovered in a field in Rajubela Chhichhran village in Gurdaspur district following a powerful explosion at around 4:50am. The blast shattered windowpanes in nearby houses, though no casualties were reported.

In Kapurthala district, another unidentified object fell in a field between Kh...