New Delhi: In a special media briefing on Saturday, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), revealed that between 35 to 40 Pakistani army personnel were killed during India’s recent counter-offensive, codenamed Operation Sindoor. The strikes, which took place between May 7 and May 10, were launched in direct response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the Indian Army, the primary objective of the operation was to neutralize terrorist elements and dismantle their infrastructure along the border—without targeting Pakistani civilians or formal military installations.
“Our mission on May 7 was crystal clear—to strike at terror camps and their infrastructure. We had no intention of hitting civilian or military assets across the border, and our actions reflected that intent with precise targeting,” the Army stated.
However, the situation escalated when, later that evening, Pakistan launched a series of drone attacks using UAVs and small drones aimed at both Indian civilian and military areas. The Army confirmed that most of these drones were intercepted, though three did manage to land, causing only minor damage.
Highlighting the contrast in intent, the Army emphasized that while India’s operations were strictly aimed at terrorist infrastructure, the Pakistani retaliation targeted Indian civilians and military facilities—something that cannot be ignored.
“In response, we carried out precision strikes on radar sites near Lahore and Gujranwala. Let us be clear—this is not about escalating tensions. Our issue is with terrorism, not with the Pakistani military. Our actions are focused and measured,” the briefing concluded.
