Amid escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan, tensions intensified further as missile debris was discovered in Makhan Windi village, near Amritsar, Punjab. Locals reported hearing multiple powerful explosions around 1–1:30 AM, which were followed by the discovery of projectile remnants on rooftops and fields. Residents described scenes of panic, saying houses shook "as during an earthquake" and claimed parts of what looked like grenade launchers or missile debris landed on 20–25 homes, though no casualties have been reported.
Army and police forces quickly cordoned off the area. SHO Jandiala, Harchand Singh Sandhu, confirmed the presence of what may be live explosives, and stated that Army experts are assessing whether to defuse them on-site or remove them safely. Officials have not yet confirmed the origin of the projectiles, though investigations are ongoing.
The Ministry of Defence, in a formal statement, clarified that the debris found in Amritsar and other locations is a result of India's successful counter-attack on Pakistani drones and missiles. The statement emphasized that these aerial threats were neutralised by India's Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and Air Defence Systems.
This development comes just a day after the Indian Air Force launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. The Indian retaliation was prompted by Pakistan’s continued ceasefire violations and attacks on civilian areas along the LoC.
In a high-level all-party meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefed political leaders, asserting that the operation is ongoing and that further military action is possible. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju added that Singh confirmed the elimination of over 100 terrorists so far.
With border areas in Punjab, Rajasthan, and J&K on high alert, the current standoff marks one of the most severe escalations in recent years. Pakistan has reportedly threatened further retaliation, raising fears of prolonged conflict.
