CISF Heroes: Brave Response to Pakistan's Uri Attack Foils Panic Amid Operation Sindoor

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A combination of rigorous training, swift coordination, and meticulous preparation helped avert a potential crisis when Pakistan launched a drone attack on the Uri hydroelectric power plant, just hours after India's Operation Sindoor. Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Gurjeet Singh, a key figure in the response, recounted the events that unfolded. Within minutes of India's military operation in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, CISF personnel at the Uri plant were alerted to switch off lights and go on high alert. As personnel began to comply, Pakistan initiated heavy shelling from across the border. The plant, which serves as a critical asset and home to residential quarters for NTPC and CISF staff, was among the first targets of Pakistan's retaliation. Thanks to extensive drills and preparations in the preceding days, there were no reported casualties despite the intense shelling. Singh explained that the CISF had conducted mass evacuation drills in the days leading up to the attack, which enabled personnel to swiftly move families to safe bunkers. The meticulous planning paid off, with only a few abandoned quarters sustaining damage. The CISF's swift response was bolstered by their sister agencies, which neutralized larger drones spotted in the sky. ASI Gurjeet Singh and his team successfully jammed and shot down enemy drones attempting to breach the main gate of the Uri 2 project. The CISF's courageous response earned them the DG's commendation disc, awarded to 19 personnel, including Singh. The honor serves as a testament to the CISF's unwavering commitment to protecting the nation's vital assets and its people.