India carried out missile strikes in Bahawalpur, Kotli, Muzaffarabad and other parts of Azad Kashmir late at night.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, confirmed early Wednesday that India carried out missile strikes on Kotli, Bahawalpur, and Muzaffarabad in what he described as a “cowardly attack,” escalating tensions following a recent militant incident in Indian-occupied Kashmir.
Speaking to ARY News at 1:06 a.m., Lt Gen Chaudhry stated, “Some time ago, the cowardly enemy India launched air strikes on the Subhanullah Mosque in Bahawalpur’s Ahmed East area, as well as targets in Kotli and Muzaffarabad. These were launched from within Indian airspace.”
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He emphasised that Pakistan’s air force responded immediately. “All of our jets are airborne. Let me say this unequivocally: Pakistan will respond at a time and place of its choosing. This heinous provocation will not go unanswered.”
The ISPR chief noted that the strikes were launched without breaching Pakistani airspace, stating, “They were never allowed to intrude into our territory.”
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When asked about casualties, Lt Gen Chaudhry said damage assessments were ongoing and details would be shared later. “This temporary happiness that India has achieved with this cowardly act will soon turn into enduring grief,” he added.
According to multiple Reuters witnesses, loud explosions were heard in Azad Jammu and Kashmir near the mountainous areas around Muzaffarabad just after midnight. A power outage followed the blasts, leaving the city in darkness.
Earlier, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned that a confrontation with India “can happen anytime” given the current volatility in the region.
Pakistan shoots down two Indian jets, targets eight Indian army installations
Dawn News reported that Pakistan responded to the Indian cowardly attack and shot down two Indian jets and destroyed eight army installations.
Donald Trump remarks on Indian cowardly attack
US President Donald Trump has remarked, “It’s a shame. We just heard about it, They’ve been fighting for a long time. I just hope it ends very quickly.”
This is a developing story, and we are striving to update it as the situation evolves.
