Pakistani missile strikes house in Bathinda

Pakistani missiles targeted Bathinda on Thursday night in a significant escalation of hostilities. Debris from the intercepted missiles has been recovered from the villages of Tungwali, Gehri Baghi and Bir Talab in the Bathinda district.

The Indian Army’s advanced air defence systems successfully intercepted the incoming missiles, preventing any casualties or major damage. However, one missile has hit a house in the fields of Tungwali village, damaging a shed and shattering glass windows.

Residents of Bathinda city reported hearing loud explosions but confirmed there were no injuries or fatalities. Authorities have advised residents to remain indoors while recovery and forensic analysis of the missile fragments is underway.

The district administration has also appealed people to stay at least 100 metre away from any unidentified objects as joint armed forces team along with Punjab administration are visiting the areas.

Bathinda Deputy Commissioner Shaukat Ahmad Parray said that 4-5 drone attacks were also reported in the district last night, all of which were neutralised by the armed forces.

“Further details will be provided by the armed forces,” he added.