A tense calm has settled over Rajasthan after a night of missile and drone attacks from across the border rattled multiple districts. Among the most alarming developments was the discovery of a bomb-like object near Jaisalmer, suspected to be debris from the assault.
The object, resembling drone remnants, was found near a nursery in Jogiyon ki Basti, close to the Kishanghat area, shortly after the attacks. Residents reported hearing multiple loud explosions before spotting the suspicious device. Police, Indian Air Force teams, and army bomb disposal squads were swiftly deployed. Though the object’s status is still under investigation, authorities have not ruled out that it may be live ordnance.
Pakistan Targets Three Strategic Air Force Bases in Rajasthan
According to India’s Press Information Bureau (PIB), Pakistan attempted to strike three key Indian Air Force Stations—Nal (Bikaner), Phalodi, and Uttarlai (Barmer)—on the night of May 7. The attacks, launched via drones and missiles, followed India’s strategic Operation Sindoor. All threats were successfully neutralized by India’s Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and Air Defence Systems.
Rajasthan’s border remains on high alert, with the Indian Air Force conducting air patrols and mock drills to strengthen defensive preparedness. Authorities have reinforced surveillance across the 1,037-km international border, with heightened ground-level activity by the Border Security Force (BSF).
Emergency Measures Rolled Out Across Border Districts
In response to the escalated threat, Rajasthan’s government has taken sweeping preventive steps. Blackouts were enforced overnight in districts including Jaisalmer, while schools across five sensitive districts—Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Barmer—have been shut down indefinitely.
Flight operations from Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Kishangarh airports have been suspended until May 10 to avoid interference with ongoing military operations. Mock air raid drills and rescue simulations are being carried out by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in collaboration with local authorities. Forty-one teams have been deployed to conduct coordinated exercises, ensuring readiness in case of further aggression.
Rajasthan CM Urges Vigilance and Essential Services Continuity
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma convened an emergency meeting with top officials, directing the police to crack down on rumor-mongering and enforce strong internal security protocols. He emphasized the need to safeguard communal harmony and instructed departments to ensure the availability of essential services—medicine, water, electricity, and emergency personnel.
Sharma also underscored the importance of social media monitoring to curb misinformation. Administrative leaves for police personnel have been cancelled, mandating their presence at district headquarters for rapid response.
BSF and IAF Maintain High Alert on the Frontlines
BSF Inspector General M L Garg visited the border zones and reassured the public that the situation was under control. The Indian Air Force, in parallel, launched extensive air drills, confirmed via a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen), which will continue until Friday morning.
All major frontline fighter aircraft are taking part in these operations, reinforcing India’s readiness to counter any repeat attacks. Meanwhile, local residents have been urged to remain indoors and strictly follow safety advisories.
Conclusion: Rajasthan Stands Firm Amid Cross-Border Provocations
As Pakistan escalates its attempts to destabilize India’s border states, Rajasthan is emerging as a model of proactive civil and military coordination. From rapid bomb disposal actions to district-wide mock drills and flight suspensions, the state is responding with caution, clarity, and full force.
While the risk remains high, the resilience of Rajasthan’s security apparatus, backed by community cooperation, is setting a strong example of border-state preparedness in 2025.
