At least 51 people, including 40 civilians and 11 military staff, were killed during India’s cross -border attacks on Azad Jammu and Kashmir and the Pakistani territory, Pakistan’s military said, calling the attacks “unprovoked and reprehensible.”
The accidents took place during a military escalation on the night of 6th and 7th of May, where Indian forces deliberately targeted residential areas, including women, children and the elderly, said Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday.
“These barbaric strikes resulted in the martyrdom of 40 civilians – among them 7 women and 15 children,” Ice SPR said. At least 121 others were injured, including 10 women and 27 children.
ISPR said 11 staff of the Pakistani armed forces were also killed in action while defending the region. Seventy -seventh others were injured.
“The armed forces mounted a decisive answer … Delivered precisely and measured retaliation,” the statement added.
The military released the names of the fallen staff that included members of the Air Force and Earth:
Naik Abdul Rehman, Lance Naik Dilawar Khan, Lance Naik Ikramullah, Naik Waqar Khalid, Sepoy Muhammad Adeel Akbar, Sepoy Nisar, Squadron -Leader Usman Yousuf, Chief Engineer Aurangzeb, Seniortekniker Najeb, Corporal Technician Farooq, and senior technician Mubashir.
“Their noble victim is a lasting symbol of courage, devotion and unwavering patriotism – etched forever in the country’s memory,” Ice’s Ice.
The statement continued, “the armed forces along with the people of Pakistan paid tribute to the tribute to the martyred civilian and military staff and offer inner prayers to the rapid improvement of the wounded.”
It completed with a warning stating that any attempt to challenge Pakistan’s sovereignty “must meet with a quick, full spectrum and crucial reaction, Inshallah.”
Earlier, senior military officials from Pakistan and India held their first round of conversations through a hotline on Monday and agreed to maintain the ceasefire agreed on Saturday after the Five-Day War.
As part of the ceasefire agreement, broken by the United States, Director -General Military Operations (DGMO) from Pakistan Major General Kashif Abdullah and his Indian colleague LT Gen Rajiv Ghai spoke with each other.
India-Pakistan ceasefire follows escalation but fragile tranquility persists
A full and immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan was announced on May 10 after days of increased military exchanges that brought both nuclear armed neighbors to the brink of the war.
The announcement was first made by US President Donald Trump and later confirmed by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister of external affairs S. Jaisankar and US State Secretary Marco Rubio.
Tensions flared after an attack on April 22 in Pahagam, Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), leaving 26 civilians dead.
India accused Pakistan-based elements without providing evidence Islamabad rejected the claims. In response, India closed the Wagah border, revoked Visa and suspended the Indus Waters Treaty -Moves Pakistan called an “act of war.”
The conflict was intensified with India’s Missilattracks and the Drone penetration as it leaned its operation Sindoor.
Pakistan’s military launched Operation Bunyan-Un-Marsoos in retaliation and announced that it had put down five Indian jets-inclusive Rafales and captured 77 Israeli-made Harop drones.
After diplomatic intervention led by Washington, both sides agreed to stop military activity across land, air and sea. Hours after the ceasefire, however, fresh skirts were reported along both sides of the line with control.
Explosions were heard in Srinagar, and exchanges of fire by officials were quoted on both sides, which raised concerns about the durability of the ceasefire.
Pakistan’s foreign office repeated his commitment to the ceasefire while accusing India of violations.
DG Ispr LT Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry emphasized that Pakistan had not requested the ceasefire, claiming that India began the ceasefire request after Pakistan’s retaliatory attack. He described war between two nuclear forces as “unbelievable” and “an absurdity.”
Chaudhry confirmed that no Indian pilot was in Pakistani custody and rejected viral claims as incorrect information.
He called Operation Bunyan-Un-Maroos a unified national reaction to Indian aggression, noting that Pakistan had delivered his obligations to respond resolutely and proportionately.
Cities all over Pakistan observed YouM-E-Taskkur (Thanky Day) on Sunday to mark what was hailed domestic as a successful defense of national sovereignty.
