In a post on X, the Indian Navy announced that the missile firings aimed to validate and showcase the operational readiness of various platforms, systems, and crews for conducting long-range precision strikes.

“Indian Navy Ships successfully conducted multiple anti-ship firings to reaffirm and display the readiness of platforms, systems, and crew for long-range precision offensive strikes. The Indian Navy remains Combat Ready, Credible, and Future Ready to safeguard our maritime interests Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow,” the statement read.

Previously reported, on April 24, just two days after the Pahalgam terror incident, the Indian Navy’s warship INS Surat achieved a successful test firing of the medium-range surface-to-air missile (MR-SAM) defense system in the Arabian Sea.

“The Indian Navy’s latest indigenous guided missile destroyer, INS Surat, successfully engaged a sea-skimming target in a precision cooperative operation, marking a significant advancement in our defense capabilities,” the Indian Navy shared on X.

Part of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, INS Surat ranks among the world’s largest and most advanced destroyers.

Both Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza have made significant contributions to the Malayalam film industry, recognized as key figures in the new wave of contemporary filmmakers. Khalid Rahman is noted for his direction in films such as *Alappuzha Gymkhana* and *Thallumaala*, and he also appeared in *Manjumal Boys*. Meanwhile, Ashraf Hamza has directed popular titles like *Thamaasha*, *Bheemante Vazhi*, and *Sulaikha Manzil*. Reports indicate that they were allegedly preparing to use the substance at the time of the raid.

Following medical examinations, the directors were formally charged but subsequently released on station bail.

Due to the protests, several vehicles in the MP’s convoy collided while trying to navigate through the crowd, resulting in injuries to some individuals aboard.

Ramji Lal Suman mentioned that, following instructions from SP National President Akhilesh Yadav, the delegation was en route to Bulandshahr to gather firsthand accounts of atrocities against Dalits in Sungera village, which reportedly involved four Dalits being run over by a vehicle on April 21. The police have since arrested four suspects and seized the involved vehicle.

Gyanendra Singh Chauhan, President of the All India Karni Sena, stated that the protest was organized upon learning of Suman’s convoy passing through Aligarh. Activists from the Karni Sena and the Kshatriya community chanted slogans against the MP and engaged in disruptive actions at Khereshwar intersection under the Lodha police station around 2 p.m., leading to further collisions within the convoy.

When Suman’s convoy reached the Gabhana toll plaza, local police and administrative officials from Bulandshahr and Aligarh intercepted them, halting their progress. A heated exchange occurred between SP supporters and the authorities, with Suman and his team expressing frustration at the police. They also alleged that stones were thrown at the convoy.

Ultimately, the police compelled Ramji Lal Suman to return to Aligarh, although a select group of SP workers was permitted to continue to Bulandshahr.