In a decisive response to Pakistan’s aggressive actions along the western border and the Line of Control (LoC), the Indian Armed Forces undertook targeted strikes on critical Pakistani military installations. These precision engagements, part of Operation Sindoor, focused on technical facilities, command and control centres, radar sites, and ammunition strongholds within Pakistan.
Addressing a joint press conference by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Defence, Indian Army Colonel Sofiya Qureshi detailed the operation. She stated that Indian fighter aircraft executed precision strikes using air-launched weapons against Pakistani military targets in Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Chunian. Additionally, radar sites at Pasrur and Sialkot aviation bases were targeted with precision weaponry.
Colonel Qureshi emphasized India’s commitment to minimizing collateral damage during these operations, reiterating the nation’s desire to avoid escalating the conflict. “In response to Pakistan targeting civilian targets, the Indian Armed Forces retaliated and targeted technical installations, command and control centres, radar sites and ammunition strongholds… Pakistan military targets in Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian were engaged by air-launched precision weapons from our fighter aircraft… Radar sites at Pasrur and Sialkot aviation bases were also targeted using precision weapons. While carrying out these attacks, India has ensured minimal collateral damage,” she affirmed.
Furthermore, Colonel Qureshi outlined the extent of Pakistan’s aggression, which involved the deployment of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs), long-range weapons, loitering ammunition, and fighter jets aimed at Indian military structures. “Pakistan has continued its aggressive attack on the western border. At the LoC, they used drones and heavy-calibre weapons to attack. From Srinagar to Naliya, in more than 26 locations, airspace infiltration was attempted,” she stated.
Despite the intensity of these attacks, Indian forces successfully engaged and retaliated. However, airbases in Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur, Bhuj, and Bathinda sustained damage, and personnel suffered injuries. Colonel Qureshi strongly condemned Pakistan’s use of high-speed missiles at 1:40 AM to target Punjab’s airbase station, as well as the “condemning and unprofessional act” of targeting hospitals and schools within airbases in Srinagar, Awantipora, and Udhampur.
“Pakistan has continued its aggressive attack on the western border… They used UCAP drones, long-range weapons, loitering ammunition and fighter Jets to target India’s military structures… At LoC they used drones and heavy-calibre weapons to attack… At the IB and LoC from Srinagar to Naliya, in more than 26 locations airspace infiltration was attempted,” she reiterated.
“The Indian armed forces have successfully engaged and retaliated to the attacks. However, airbases in Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur, Bhujj and Bhatinda station equipment were damaged and personnel were injured… Pakistan has used high-speed missiles at 1:40 am to target Punjab’s airbase station… A condemning and unprofessional act was done by Pakistan by targeting Hospitals and Schools in Air bases in Srinagar, Awantipora and Udhampur,” Colonel Qureshi added.
Operation Sindoor, encompassing these precision strikes, was initiated on Wednesday following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals. The operation’s objective is to dismantle terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with a clear emphasis on avoiding military escalation.
