LAHORE, May 08 Pakistan security forces have shot down three more
Indian drones at Lahore’s Walton, Burki Road.
Earlier, panic gripped parts of Lahore as sounds of gunfire and
explosions were reported in the vicinity of Walton and Burki Road.
Security forces sounded sirens, which caused panic in the area,
prompting residents to rush out of their homes in fear.
According to police officials, rescue firefighting vehicles have reached
the scene.
Authorities stated that the sounds of explosions were heard from several
kilometers away. At present, hundreds of people have gathered outside,
and a large police contingent is also present at the scene.
Pakistan security forces shot down multiple drones fired by India.
Earlier, DG ISPR, Lt. General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed that India
has launched drone attacks in several major cities of Pakistan including
Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Attock, Bahawalpur and Karachi.
In a press briefing on Thursday, Director General Inter-Services Public
Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that one civilian
embraced martyrdom, while four soldiers injured in Indian drone attacks
on Pakistan soil.
He said that India attempted aggression on the night of May 7-8,
targeting civilian areas and mosques in a serious violation of
Pakistan’s airspace.
DG ISPR stated that Pakistan’s armed forces, fully alert, successfully
shot down 12 Indian drones at various locations, inflicting heavy losses
on the enemy along the Line of Control. The debris of the downed drones
is being collected, he added.
The civilian casualty occurred in Miano, Sindh, due to a drone crash,
while the injured soldiers were targeted near Lahore.