Suspected Drone Attack on Srinagar Airport, Forces Respond Swiftly
In yet another alarming escalation of aerial threats amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, a suspected drone was detected over Srinagar Airport late Thursday evening, triggering immediate countermeasures by Indian security forces. The incident sent security personnel into high alert, though no damage or casualties were reported.
Sources confirm that radar systems and ground patrol units picked up the drone-like object near the highly sensitive airfield zone, prompting the activation of anti-drone jamming systems and alert protocols. While it remains unclear whether the object was part of a reconnaissance mission or an attempted strike, authorities are treating it as a hostile intrusion amid heightened regional tensions.
Srinagar Airport Targeted Amid Drone Wave
The suspected drone activity comes amid a wave of similar incidents across the northern belt, including drone sightings over Jammu, Samba, and Pathankot sectors. These developments follow Pakistan’s aerial attacks earlier this week and India’s precision retaliatory operations under Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Given Srinagar Airport’s dual role as both a civilian hub and a strategic military airbase, the incident raised serious concerns. Surveillance has been ramped up, and all arriving and departing flights were temporarily placed under heightened scrutiny. Security agencies are also reviewing CCTV and thermal imaging data to confirm the nature and origin of the object.
Forces Respond with Full Readiness
Indian Air Force units and Central Armed Police Forces deployed at the site swiftly responded by activating standard operating procedures for low-altitude airspace violations. Sniper units and mobile intercept teams were also moved into strategic positions as a precaution. The area has now been secured, and no further threats have been detected as of the latest update.
Investigations are underway to determine whether the drone originated from across the Line of Control or was launched locally using smuggled technology. Forensic teams are analyzing debris, if any, and electronic warfare units are examining communication frequencies to identify the control source.
As security across Jammu and Kashmir remains on high alert, this latest incident underscores the evolving nature of threats India faces in this conflict—where conventional warfare is now joined by low-cost, high-impact drone incursions targeting strategic locations.
