Navy on alert in Mumbai amid India-Pakistan Tensions; fishermen advised to avoid sensitive areas

With tensions escalating between India and Pakistan, the Indian Navy in Mumbai has gone into alert mode. A key meeting was held with local fishermen, during which the Navy advised them not to venture into sensitive zones for fishing.

According to officials, there is a concern that boats could be misused by Pakistan like the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. As a precaution, fishermen have been alerted. The Navy will soon begin a survey of fishing boats in Mumbai, and data will be collected through a dedicated mobile app.

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Meanwhile, the Indian Army confirmed that multiple attacks carried out by Pakistan during the night of May 8–9 were successfully thwarted.

Government sources revealed that India gave a strong response when Pakistan attempted to target areas in Jammu and Punjab. During the retaliation, India reportedly shot down Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jet and two JF-17 aircraft.

On Thursday, Pakistan tried to target several regions in India, but the Indian air defence system intercepted and destroyed the incoming drones. One of Pakistan’s Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft flying over Punjab province was also taken down by Indian forces.

Pakistan also opened unprovoked fire in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Samba, and Uri on Thursday evening. The Indian S-400 air defence system intercepted and destroyed eight Pakistani missiles mid-air, aimed at areas including Jammu Airport, Samba, R.S. Pura, and Arnia. 

A joint defence statement said, “Pakistan attempted missile and drone strikes on army installations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, but there was no damage. The Indian Army neutralised all threats as per standard protocol.”