Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Wednesday morning said in a media briefing that following last night’s “unprovoked” attack by India, it committed another regrettable act, which was targeting and damaging the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project.
Addressing the briefing, the military spokesman questioned if India wanted to target the water of the people of Pakistan. “Does international and war laws allow targeting the water reserves of a country?” he asked.
Furthermore, Lt Gen Chaudhry explained that India launched unprovoked attacks on Pakistan during the night between May 6 and 7, targeting six different locations, including mosques and civilian areas. It resulted in the martyrdom of at least 26 civilians and injuries to 46 others, he added.
The ISPR DG confirmed that Indian forces deliberately targeted places of worship in multiple cities, including Ahmedpur East and Muridke. “This is a clear reflection of the Hindutva mindset of the Modi government,” he said, condemning the attacks.
In Ahmedpur East, a mosque was struck, injuring 37 people, including nine women and three young girls. Masjid Abbas, another mosque was hit, killing a 16-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy, while a mother and daughter were wounded. A third mosque in Muridke was also targeted, resulting in the martyrdom of three men and injuries to one more.
Five more civilians, including a child, were martyred in unprovoked Indian firing along the Line of Control (LoC). However, attacks in Sialkot and Shakargarh fortunately caused no casualties or property damage.
These were the same locations, he said, where local and foreign media personnel visited on Tuesday and saw there was nothing there. “Today, a visit of local and foreign media was scheduled for Muridke and Bahawalpur.”
He also revealed that at the time of the Indian attack, multiple domestic and foreign commercial flights were airborne within Pakistani airspace, carrying thousands of passengers.
Pakistan’s swift and decisive response
The Pakistan armed forces responded swiftly to the Indian aggression. According to the ISPR chief, the Pakistan Air Force shot down five Indian fighter jets, including three Rafale jets and one MiG-29 aircraft, in areas like Bathinda, Jammu, and Srinagar. “The Indian planes were shot down when the enemy attacked Pakistan,” he explained.
The Pakistan Army also targeted and destroyed key Indian military positions. These included the destruction of the Indian Infantry Brigade Headquarters and enemy check posts at Danna, Gafdar, Dodhial, Chhatri, and Khaki Tekri. In the Badori sector, 50 Indian soldiers were reported to have fled from the Jolly Post during Pakistan’s counterstrike.
“Our armed forces gave a befitting response in a short time. The Pakistan Air Force did not allow any Indian aircraft to enter our territory. All Pakistani military and strategic assets remain completely safe,” the ISPR DG affirmed.
He added that today’s scheduled visits of domestic and international media to areas like Muridke and Bahawalpur provided transparency and contradicted Indian propaganda — especially as these were the very areas now targeted by Indian forces.
Ceasefire violated, intentions exposed
The latest Indian action marks another serious ceasefire violation of the Line of Control and a dangerous escalation. Pakistani officials have termed the incident a “regrettable and cowardly act” and vowed to raise the issue on all relevant international platforms.
“Pakistan does not want war but is fully prepared to defend itself,” the ISPR spokesperson emphasized, calling for regional and global stakeholders to take note of India’s provocative actions.
