Significant Losses for Pakistan Army During Indian Counterstrikes
New Delhi: According to Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), the Pakistan Army suffered losses of approximately 35 to 40 personnel during India's counterstrikes from May 7 to May 10. This action was a direct response to Pakistani aggression, as detailed in a special press briefing held on Sunday.
The operation, named Sindoor, was designed with a specific military objective: to retaliate against those responsible for terrorism and to dismantle their operational bases.
On May 7, the focus was on targeting terrorists and their infrastructure, avoiding any harm to civilian or military sites in Pakistan. The operation was executed with precision, despite facing a barrage of Pakistani unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and small drones that attempted to strike both civilian and military locations in India. Most of these threats were successfully neutralized, although three drones did manage to land, causing minimal damage.
During the night of May 8-9, Pakistan attempted to breach Indian airspace with drones and aircraft, leading to intense confrontations along the Line of Control (LoC).
Air Marshal AK Bharti confirmed that India conducted strikes on various Pakistani military installations, including airbases and command centers, across the Western Front in a well-coordinated effort.
The targeted bases included Chaklala, Rafiqui, and Rahim Yar Khan, sending a strong message that India would not tolerate aggression. Additional strikes were carried out at Sargodha, Bhulari, and Jacobabad.
The primary goal was not to tally casualties but to effectively hit terror targets. As stated, 'Our mission was to strike the targets, not to count the body bags.'
