One day after India initiated Operation Sindoor, the 1,037-kilometre-long Rajasthan-Pakistan border has been sealed tight, security stepped up drastically. Both the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Border Security Force (BSF) are on high alert, flying constant sorties and ground patrols in the face of rising regional tensions.
All the important airbases in the western sector—such as Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Nal, Phalodi, and Uttarlai—are under close security surveillance. Combat-capable fighter aircraft, like Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs with advanced weapons, are constantly patrolling the skies from Sri Ganganagar to the Rann of Kutch.
On the ground, the BSF has stepped up vigilance along the zero line, enhancing troop deployment in vulnerable areas to provide quick reaction capability. Troops deployed at these posts have been authorized to react immediately—even to the slightest movement or threat.
Besides, anti-drone defence systems have been put in place and are now operating round the clock to neutralize any possible aerial intrusions from the other side of the border.
In spite of the large-scale military mobilization, no orders to evacuate villages along the Rajasthan border have been given.
BSF Rajasthan Frontier Inspector General M.L. Garg confirmed that, although civilian movement has not been curtailed yet, emergency evacuation plans have been drawn up. Additional forces have been withdrawn from their barracks and are now strategically positioned as a precautionary measure. In the meantime, fighter jets are continuously flying sorties from western airbases in anticipation of any escalation.
On Wednesday, the roar of fighter jets filled the skies, with repeated takeoffs and landings throughout the day. These exercises were a part of a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) announcing a 48-hour period for intensive air drills. India has also put air defence missile systems on active alert in major cities.
These systems are poised to intercept and destroy any hostile aircraft that enter Indian airspace.
The Indian Army also is at heightened operational alertness with all the border contingents deployed. In the wake of recent airstrikes by Indian forces against terror installations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), emergency has been activated in Bikaner.
District Magistrate and Collector Namrata Vrishni has directed all fuel outlets in Bikaner to keep 2,000 litres of petrol and 5,000 litres of diesel as reserve. These reserves are exclusively for emergency services and response vehicles to provide uninterrupted functionality in case of any crisis.
Across the border, Pakistan has also increased military activity. Troop movements have been observed in numerous villages along the Pakistani side of the Rajasthan frontier, particularly in areas ranging from Khajuwala to Sri Ganganagar.
High densities of Pakistani military troops have been recorded at various places, such as Khara Toba, Sirdakhli, Bijnoth, Zahuriwala, Rahimyar Khan, Sadiqabad, Khanpur, Liaqatpur, Yazman Mandi, Fort Abbas, Mujgarh Fort, Fakirwali, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, KK Tibba, and Lal Saharana National Park.
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