The press conference began by showcasing visuals of the attacks India faced and the retaliatory strikes the nation delivered.
Delhi: Five Indian Army personnel were killed during Operation Sindoor, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said at a press conference on Sunday. He said that Pakistan tried to attack multiple Indian airfields and ammunition dumps in waves, but were thwarted. The conference commenced with a display of visuals depicting the attacks India endured and the subsequent retaliatory strikes executed by the nation.
Paying tributes to the martyrs, Ghai said, “Our hearts go out to the bereaved families...Their sacrifices shall always be remembered...We have thus far exercised immense restraint and our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory. However, any threat to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and safety of our citizens will be met with decisive force.”
The decision to retaliate came after attacks on army personnel and innocent tourists. The army's response was a targeted strike against terrorists. A meticulous cross-border operation was planned to attack terror camps. A list of terror camps across the border was prepared and scrutinized. Some of these camps were found abandoned, anticipating retaliation. India targeted and attacked nine terror camps located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistani Punjab, including key hideouts in Bahawalpur and Muridke. The Defense Forces highlighted the significance of targeting the Lashkar camp in Muridke, where Ajmal Kasab and David Headley were trained.
Post-attack visuals, including those of the camps, were released. The attack took place at 7 am. The two-story Bahawalpur training camp was completely destroyed. Visual evidence confirmed that there were no casualties in civilian areas. The terrain and construction of each terror camp were meticulously analyzed to provide precise vectors to the aircraft for targeted strikes. Footage of the attack carried out past midnight on the 7th was released earlier. The aim was to eliminate 100 terrorists, including those on India's most-wanted list. Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, and Mudassir Ahmed were among the key figures eliminated. These individuals were involved in the Kandahar hijacking and the Pulwama attack. Following the attack, a panicked Pakistan retaliated by targeting civilian areas and places of worship within India's borders. The Air Force effectively neutralized each of these attacks using precision munitions.
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Air Marshal RS Bharti highlighted the significance of the Bahawalpur and Muridke camps among the nine targeted. Air-to-surface missiles were used for each strike. Each attack was a precision-targeted operation. Bharti emphasized the need to avoid escalating the conflict, stating that the attack was directed against terrorists, not the Pakistani army. Visuals of the destruction of terrorist launchpads in the Jammu sector were also released.
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