Surat (Gujarat), Apr 24: The Indian Navy on Thursday announced that its newest home-built guided missile destroyer, INS Surat, successfully shot down a fast, low-flying missile target over the sea.
This test marks another important step in strengthening India’s defence systems.
“#IndianNavy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer #INSSurat successfully carried out a precision cooperative engagement of a sea skimming target marking another milestone in strengthening our defence capabilities. Proud moment for #AatmaNirbharBharat!,” wrote the Spokesperson of the Indian Navy on ‘X’ sharing a video of the launch.
#IndianNavy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer #INSSurat successfully carried out a precision cooperative engagement of a sea skimming target marking another milestone in strengthening our defence capabilities.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) April 24, 2025
Proud moment for #AatmaNirbharBharat!@SpokespersonMoD… pic.twitter.com/hhgJbWMw98
The missile test comes shortly after a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where 28 people were killed. It is one of the worst attacks in the region since the Pulwama bombing in 2019.
A terror group called The Resistance Front (TRF)—linked to the banned Pakistan-based group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)—is believed to be behind the attack.
The situation is tense as Pakistan has also issued a maritime warning, saying it will carry out a missile test from its Karachi coast between April 24 and 25.
Indian defence agencies are closely monitoring the situation.
In response to the Pahalgam attack and growing tensions, India has taken strong steps against Pakistan, including:
- Suspending the Indus Waters Treaty
- Shutting down the integrated check post at Attari
- Cancelling SAARC visa exemptions
- Revoking visas already issued to Pakistani nationals
Additionally, Pakistani citizens living in India under a special visa scheme have been asked to leave the country within 48 hours.
These developments highlight India's serious approach to national security and its efforts to respond firmly to cross-border terrorism.
