MEA Address: Col. Sofia Qureshi Destroys Pakistan Army, Explosive Details Reveal Failed Attacks

Summary

This briefing, led by Foreign Secretary Vikram Mishri, covers the ongoing developments regarding Operation Sindoor. India’s response has been balanced and non-provocative, emphasizing that Pakistani military bases were not targeted. On May 7-8, 2025, Pakistan attempted to strike several Indian military installations using drones and missiles, which were neutralized by integrated counter-UAS and air defense systems. India retaliated, targeting Pakistan's air defense radars, including one near Lahore. Tensions escalated along the Line of Control, with heavy artillery fire leading to civilian casualties. India’s forces have committed to non-escalation if respected by Pakistan's military.

Takeaways

• 😀 India’s response to the situation is described as measured, balanced, and non-provocative, particularly regarding Pakistan's military sites.
• 😀 The Ministry of Defense has issued a statement regarding Operation Sindoor's developments from May 7th to May 8th, 2025.
• 😀 Pakistan attempted attacks on multiple military sites across northern and western India, including cities such as Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, and others using drones and missiles.
• 😀 These attacks were successfully neutralized by India's Integrated Counter UAV Grid and air defense systems.
• 😀 Debris recovered from various locations confirms that the attacks originated from Pakistani sources.
• 😀 On May 8th, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces targeted Pakistan's air defense radar and systems, particularly in Lahore.
• 😀 India's response mirrored the intensity and domain of the Pakistani attacks, ensuring a proportional response.
• 😀 There has been an increase in cross-border artillery fire by Pakistan along the Line of Control, particularly in regions like Kupwara, Baramulla, and Poonch.
• 😀 The artillery fire from Pakistan has led to the loss of 16 innocent lives, including three women and five children.
• 😀 India has been compelled to respond by halting Pakistani mortar and artillery fire and reiterated its commitment to non-escalation, provided that Pakistan's military respects this stance.

Q & A

What is the focus of the briefing led by Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri?

The briefing focuses on the ongoing developments regarding Operation Sindoor, specifically detailing recent military actions and responses between India and Pakistan.

What was emphasized about India's response to the Pakistani attacks during the 7 May 2025 press conference?

India emphasized that its response to the Pakistani attacks was focused, balanced, and non-provocative, with a clear statement that no Pakistani military bases were targeted, and any attack on Indian military targets would be met with a suitable response.

What specific locations in India were targeted by Pakistan using drones and missiles on the night of 7-8 May 2025?

The locations targeted by Pakistan included Avantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapoorthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj.

How did India respond to the Pakistani drone and missile attacks on 7-8 May 2025?

India neutralized these attacks using an integrated counter-UAS grid and air defense systems, which successfully disabled the incoming drones and missiles.

What was discovered about the Pakistani attacks following the incidents on 7-8 May 2025?

Debris from the attacks was recovered from several locations, providing proof that the attacks originated from Pakistani forces.

What specific targets did the Indian Armed Forces strike in Pakistan on 8 May 2025?

On the morning of 8 May 2025, Indian Armed Forces targeted air defense radar and systems at multiple locations in Pakistan, including a system in Lahore, which was reportedly neutralized.

What has been the overall pattern of India's response to the ongoing conflict?

India's responses have been consistent, aiming for equivalent intensity and targeting the same type of systems, ensuring that the response matches Pakistan's actions in both scale and domain.

How has the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) evolved, according to the briefing?

The intensity of Pakistani fire along the LoC has increased, with the use of mortars and heavy artillery in regions like Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar, and Rajouri.

What impact did the Pakistani firing along the LoC have on civilians?

The Pakistani firing resulted in the loss of 16 innocent lives, including three women and five children, in the affected regions.

What did India do in response to the increased Pakistani firing along the LoC?

India was compelled to respond by halting the mortar and artillery fire from Pakistan, while reiterating its commitment to non-escalation, provided the ceasefire is respected by the Pakistani military.