Press Release: India’s Strategic Response to Pakistan’s Escalations: A Comprehensive Overview

India is actively responding to Pakistan’s increasing aggression and airspace violations through targeted military operations, enhanced defense measures, diplomatic engagement, and efforts to counter disinformation. Here's a detailed breakdown of the developments:

• Targeted Military Response: Operation Sindoor

  • India launched precise drone strikes following Pakistan’s drone incursions and artillery fire on May 8–9, 2025.

  • Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri introduced a briefing featuring Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vameka Singh.

  • The Indian Armed Forces neutralized threats and destroyed Pakistani air defense assets.

• Escalation in Jammu and Kashmir

  • Pakistan intensified cross-border firing and drone attacks, causing casualties on both sides.

  • India strengthened air defense and safeguarded civilian air traffic as Pakistan misused civilian airspace for military operations.

A flynas A320 (HZ-NS47) flying from Lahore to Karachi was Observed during high tensions, displaying the casuality of Pakistan government towards their citizens

Drone Intrusions and Indian Countermeasures

• India intercepted drones at 36 locations, potentially Asisguard Songar, used to test defenses and gather intelligence.
  

• A Pakistani drone attack on Bhatinda was thwarted, triggering Indian strikes on Pakistani defense systems.
  

• Shelling by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir resulted in Indian casualties, with Pakistan reportedly using civil airliners as shields.

  
  
  

  Air Force Response and Disinformation Warfare

  • The Indian Air Force retaliated proportionately, protecting civilian airspace while targeting threats.
    

  • Pakistan launched a disinformation campaign, falsely accusing India of attacking religious sites.
    

  • Allegations regarding Nankana Sahib were debunked; attention was drawn to Pakistan’s own violence against the Sikh community.

• Diplomatic and Strategic Engagements

  • India maintained a responsible stance while continuing discussions on the Indus Waters Treaty and Pakistan’s IMF bailout.

  • Senior Indian officials engaged with US, UK, and Norway counterparts to reinforce counter-terrorism efforts.

  • Talks highlighted attacks like the Pahalgam incident and reiterated India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism.
    
    

• Exposing Terrorist Networks

  • The press briefing exposed the link between Jaish-e-Mohammed, its leader Maulana Masood Azhar, and the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl.

  • India emphasized the persistent threat posed by Pakistan-based terror outfits.

Kartarpur Corridor Closure and Targeted Shelling

• Security concerns led to the closure of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor.

• Deadly shelling from Pakistan hit a Christian school and convent, killing two students and injuring their parents.