In a dramatic escalation of tensions, the Pakistan Army has struck a deadly counter-blow to India’s aggressive actions across the Line of Control (LoC). Indian headquarters in Pandu sector have been destroyed, and Nanga Tik Battalion HQ have been seriously damaged, said official sources from the Pakistani army.
The retaliatory attack followed India’s series of attacks with drones, missiles, and cross-border firing, all intended to instigate Pakistan. Pakistan’s defense triad of Army, Navy, and Air Force went into red alert mode in response, indicating the gravity of the situation.
As revealed by DG ISPR Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, India launched four missiles from Adampur Air Base, one of which suffered a technical malfunction and fell in Amritsar, frightening Indian civilians. Two missiles entered Pakistan – one was shot down over Dinga, and its wreckage has been dispatched for forensic examination. The source, serial number, and guidance system of the missile are being analyzed to provide tangible evidence to the international community.
“India is playing with fire and jeopardizing regional peace. Its own missile landed on its ground. But they are attempting to establish a false narrative,” Gen. Chaudhry said in a joint press conference with Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
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The most startling revelation was by Dar, who revealed that India had tried to attack the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in the middle of a live PSL match. “If this attack had been successful, there could have been large-scale casualties, including foreign players,” he stated, terming it an attack on civilians and international visitors.
Over the last 48 hours, Pakistan has:
- Shot down 29 Indian drones, including surveillance and combat UAVs.
- Downed 5 Indian fighter jets that violated Pakistan’s airspace or were deployed aggressively near sensitive sectors.
- Responded with precision strikes on Indian military positions at the LoC, especially targeting command centers and logistical points
Out of the 29 drones, 28 were neutralized mid-air with no damage. One drone exploded near a sensitive military site, injuring four Pakistani soldiers, but causing no structural damage, per military officials.
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“Let it be clear: Pakistan does not seek war, but if war is imposed, we will respond with full capability. The responsibility of escalation lies solely with India,” Gen. Chaudhry emphasized.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has taken the matter to international forums, with diplomatic efforts underway at the UN, OIC, and through backchannel diplomacy with China, Turkey, and other regional powers. Islamabad has shared missile debris, radar logs, and video evidence of drone intrusions with selected foreign embassies.
In a stern warning, DG ISPR said, “If India dares to cross the red line again, the response will be bigger and irreversible.” Pakistan’s armed forces remain on high alert along the eastern border, the LoC, and key military installations across the country.
