Jodhpur/Jaisalmer: Indian security forces successfully neutralised 413 Pakistani drones and multiple Chinese missiles during Operation Sindoor along the western border, following the Pahalgam terrorist incident. The Pakistani attacks targeted locations across Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Sriganganagar districts, but these were intercepted mid-air by India’s sophisticated air defense systems.BSF Rajasthan Frontier IG, ML Garg, during a press briefing in Jodhpur on Monday, revealed that Pakistan’s military operation included deployment of army units, tanks and armed drones targeting crucial installations including the Phalodi, Jaisalmer and Barmer airbases. The missiles, equipped with warheads and capable of reaching 150-200 kms, were all neutralised before reaching Indian soil, resulting in zero civilian casualties.“Before they could reach the ground, our anti-missile technology and air defense systems destroyed them mid-air,” said Garg. He emphasised that while some houses suffered minor structural damage, the primary reason for preventing major losses was prior preparation with modern resources.Garg said senior BSF officers were deployed in border areas to further strengthen the security arrangements. “They themselves took charge at the borders and provided their subordinate personnel with real-time instructions on the spot. In addition, a sense of security was instilled among the border residents and they were kept prepared for every possible situation”, said Garg.The BSF’s anti-drone system, initially installed to combat drug trafficking, proved instrumental in countering Pakistan’s kamikaze drones. The operation showcased exceptional coordination between BSF, Army and Air Force, including BSF’s women’s squad ‘Seema Bhawani’.While Pakistan evacuated several border villages and deployed its army along the frontier, Indian border communities remained steadfast, displaying unwavering support for security forces. “Pakistan deployed its army on its side and evacuated several villages. However, on the Indian side, the BSF stood firm,” Garg said.BSF Sector North DIG Yogendra Singh Rathore characterised this as Pakistan’s most significant offensive in Rajasthan in 54 years. Despite the intensity of the attacks, India maintained a measured response, targeting only terrorist bases while avoiding escalation. BSF personnel continue to maintain vigilance along the border, operating effectively even in challenging 50-degree temperatures to prevent any infiltration attempts.
