Giving a befitting reply to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the indian army on wednesday carried out air strikes at 9 places (Bahawalpur (02), Muridke, Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Gulpur, Bhimber, Chak Amru, Sialkot) in pakistan and POK. Many terrorist hideouts present at these places were destroyed in this air strike. Especially the scene of devastation was seen the most in Muzaffarabad, Kotli and Bahawalpur.
Quoting Pakistani media Express Tribune, it was told that the attacks took place in Ahmed East area of Muzaffarabad, Kotli and Bahawalpur. Pak army spokesperson Lt Gen ahmed Sharif Chaudhary has confirmed this attack in a press conference.
Complete black out
The Pakistani army says that as soon as the news of the airstrike was received, their fighter jets immediately took off. However, he also said that the damage is being assessed and detailed information will be given soon. There are reports of a complete blackout in Muzaffarabad after the blast.
Pakistan's threat
Amidst these incidents, Pakistan's Defense minister Khawaja Asif clearly said, "It is now difficult to avoid a confrontation with India. It can happen anytime." There is a possibility of tension increasing due to his statement.
India's strong reply
On behalf of india, the Defense Ministry officially said that this strike was done under 'Operation Sindoor'. In this, 9 terrorist hideouts located within pakistan and Pakistan-occupied kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>jammu and kashmir were targeted. According to the ministry, this action was completely "restrained, targeted and non-provoked".
The indian government says that this operation has been done in response to the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in which 26 tourists died. These included 25 indians and one Nepali citizen. india also clarified that military bases were not targeted, only those places were attacked from where terrorist activities were being conducted.
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