Sources: 
India's air defense systems played a crucial role in protecting the Golden Temple from a significant drone and missile attack launched by Pakistan on May 7-8. Major General Kartik C. Seshadri confirmed that the Indian Army was fully prepared for such threats, successfully neutralizing all incoming projectiles.
The attack was a direct response to India's Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Major General Seshadri stated, "We were fully prepared since we had anticipated this, and our braveheart and alert army air defence gunners thwarted Pakistan Army's nefarious designs and shot down all drones and missiles targeted at the Golden Temple."
This incident highlights the escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, with both sides engaging in military actions that have not been seen in decades.
According to reports, the clash was the worst in half a century, involving air, drone, and missile strikes along their shared border.
The Indian Army's successful defense of the Golden Temple underscores its technological advantage and readiness in the face of threats.
As noted by Kumar, director general at the Centre For Joint Warfare Studies, "India now factors in a two-front situation in almost all its calculations."
The situation remains tense, with both nations on high alert and the potential for further military engagements looming.
Sources: India's air defense systems successfully thwarted a drone and missile attack by Pakistan on the Golden Temple amid rising tensions following India's Operation Sindoor. Major General Kartik C. Seshadri confirmed that all threats were neutralized, showcasing India's preparedness in the face of escalating conflict.
