Srinagar, May 8 -- Indian defence forces repelled a major drone and missile strike attempt by Pakistan across multiple military locations in Northern and Western India late last night.

In a calibrated counter-operation, India reportedly dismantled several Pakistani air defence systems, including one based in Lahore.

Addressing the media at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) briefing on Thursday, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi confirmed that the Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and Air Defence units had effectively intercepted and neutralised incoming threats from Pakistan. "In retaliation to these attempted strikes, the Indian military this morning executed a targeted operation against air defence radar installations and systems at several sites...