Operation Sindoor: India Strikes Terror Hubs In Pakistan Again, Islamabad Admits 11 Soldiers Killed

Pakistan in an official statement has confirmed at least 11 of their soldiers were killed and 78 soldiers were injured in the ongoing military confrontation with India, sparked by Operation Sindoor. In a statement released on Sunday, the Pakistan military acknowledged the casualties, listing the names of the fallen soldiers from both its army and air force, reflecting the heavy toll of the recent skirmishes.

From the Pakistan Army:

Naik Abdul Rehman

Lance Naik Dilawar Khan

Lance Naik Ikramullah

Naik Waqar Khalid

Sepoy Muhammad Adeel Akbar

Sepoy Nisar

From the Pakistan Air Force:

Squadron Leader Usman Yousuf

Chief Technician Aurangzeb

Senior Technician Najeeb

Corporal Technician Farooq

Senior Technician Mubashir

The fatalities occurred following a series of intense cross-border exchanges after India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terrorist sites in Pakistan. In retaliation, Pakistan initiated Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, branding the period from May 7 to May 10 as Marka-e-Haq, or the “Battle of Truth.”

India Claims Major Military Gains
In response, the Indian military claimed to have inflicted significant damage on Pakistan’s armed forces, including downing advanced fighter jets and striking critical military installations near Islamabad. Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations, stated, “35-40 Pakistani military personnel were killed in the combat operations. Pakistan will have to pay a very heavy price if it resorts to any more misadventure.”

Air Chief Marshal AK Bharti reinforced that India’s fight is against terrorism, not the Pakistani military, saying, “Our fight is not against the Pakistan Military or forces but against terrorism. But as we targeted the terrorist hideouts in Pakistan, the Pakistani army retaliated.”

The exchange of fire has also taken a toll on civilians, particularly in Poonch district in the Jammu region, where Pakistani shelling damaged homes, religious sites, and a school, forcing residents to flee. Reports indicate that a temple, a gurdwara, and a school were among the structures hit, raising concerns about the safety of civilians caught in the conflict.