New Delhi: India caused significant and extensive damage while repelling Pakistan’s attack following Operation Sindoor on the night of May 7-8.
After destroying nine terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Indian Armed forces got down to neutralising drone attacks and heavy shelling along Line of Control (LoC) from across the border.
The number of terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor was estimated to be 100 or more, but were there casualties in the Pakistan Army too?
“Some of the air fields and dumps saw repeated attacks in waves from the air. All were thwarted. The Pakistan Army has reported to have lost approximately 35 to 40 personnel in artillery and small arms firing on the Line of Control between 7th and 10th May,” DGMO Lt General Rajiv Ghai said.
Air Marshal AK Bharti did not wish to give a figure, but was satisfied with the outcome.
“Whatever methods and whatever means we have chosen, it had the desired effects on the enemy targets. How many casualties? How many injuries? Our aim was not to inflict casualties, but in case there have been, it is for them to count. Our job is to hit the target, not to count the body bags,” Air Marshal Bharti said.
In the conflict lasting nearly four days, India lost five soldiers, lamented Lt General Ghai
“I pay my solemn homage to my five fallen colleagues and brothers from the armed forces and civilians who tragically lost their lives in Operation Sindoor. Our hearts go out to the bereaved families. Their sacrifices shall always be remembered,” the DGMO said.