Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher on Thursday (May 8) shared a video showing explosions lighting up the night sky over Jammu, shortly after India's S-400 air defence system intercepted and destroyed eight missiles launched from Pakistan.
Explosions were reported in various parts of Jammu as the advanced air defence system thwarted a major missile attack by Pakistan. Security agencies later confirmed that eight missiles were launched from across the border, targeting key civilian and strategic areas including the Jammu civil airport, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia, and surrounding regions.
Thanks to the swift action of the S-400 system, all eight missiles were neutralised mid-air, preventing any loss of life or infrastructure damage.
Anupam Kher, who hails from Jammu, posted the video on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account and said the footage was sent to him by his cousin who witnessed the events unfold.
The actor wrote, "My cousin brother #SunilKher sent this video from his home in Jammu. I called immediately and asked him if he and his family are ok? He laughed a little proudly and said, 'भैया! हम भारत में है! हम हिंदुस्तानी है। हमारी सुरक्षा भारतीय सेना और माता वैष्णो देवी कर रही है। आप टेंशन मत लो। वैसे भी कोई भी मिसाइल हम ज़मीन पर नहीं लगने दे रहे। जय माता की! भारत माता की जय."
The actor’s post resonated with millions, capturing the pride and resilience of the people of Jammu, and the unwavering trust they place in the Indian Armed Forces.
The missile interception comes just a day after India launched Operation Sindoor, a high-level counter-terror mission in response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indian nationals.
