Amid heightened tensions along the eastern border, the Sindh Home Department has directed police and all law enforcement agencies across the province to remain on high alert. The move comes as part of a broader effort to ensure public safety and preparedness in the face of the current security situation.
Sindh Home Minister Zia Lanjar has instructed that, in the event of an emergency, all civil defense resources must be fully activated. He emphasized the importance of operational sirens and warning systems to promptly announce any emergency situation. Additionally, he called for the identification and readiness of public shelters as a key component of civil defense measures.
Addressing a press conference, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) provided further details on the ongoing crisis. He stated that Indian troops had launched attacks across the Line of Control (LoC), deliberately targeting civilian populations and places of worship.
The DG ISPR confirmed that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) responded by shooting down five Indian fighter jets—including three Rafale jets, a MiG-29, a Su-30—and an Israeli-made Heron drone.
According to the DG ISPR, Indian strikes on six different locations have resulted in the loss of 26 innocent lives and left 46 others injured. In a particularly tragic incident, 13 people, including two young girls, were martyred when a mosque in Ahmedpur East was targeted. Another attack on a mosque in Muridke led to the martyrdom of three individuals and injuries to one more.
Authorities in Sindh continue to monitor the situation closely, with all emergency and security services on standby to respond to any developments.