Loud blasts heard in Jammu

Multiple loud explosions were heard in Jammu on Thursday evening, creating panic among residents. 

“Complete blackout in Jammu. Loud explosions—bombing, shelling, or missile strikes suspected. Fret not—Mata Vaishno Devi is with us, and so are the valiant Indian Armed Forces,” former DGP of Jammu and Kashmir, Shesh Paul Vaid, posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Defence sources said India on Thursday night intercepted 8 Pakistani missiles directed at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia. 

The official X account of Integrated Defence Staff also confirmed the development.

The explosion comes a day after India carried out strikes on nine terror camps within Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. It is still unclear what caused the explosion.

Source: Hindustan Times