Over 100 terrorists were killed in the precision strikes carried out by Indian Armed Forces on May 7 as part of the Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terrorist camps, said Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt. General Rajiv Ghai.
Addressing a media briefing, alongside Air Marshal AK Bharti, and Vice Admiral AN Pramod, Ghai said that the strikes were held in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and in some parts of Punjab province of Pakistan.
The Lt. Gen also revealed that among the terrorists killed were high value targets such as Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed that were involved in the hijack of IC814 and the Pulwama blast.
"...Those strikes across those nine terror hubs left more than 100 terrorists killed, including high value targets such as Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed that were involved in the hijack of IC814 and the Pulwama blast," Ghai said.
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Pakistan’s retaliation 'erratic and rattled'
Following the targeted strikes, Pakistan reportedly responded with what Indian authorities have described as a “rattled” and “erratic” reaction.
“The Line of Control was also violated soon after by Pakistan, and the erratic and rattled response of our enemy was apparent from the number of civilians, inhabited villages, and religious sites such as Gurudwaras that were unfortunately hit by them, leading to a sad loss of lives,” the DGMO said.
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Air Force and Navy played key roles in joint operation
The Indian Air Force and Navy coordinated closely with ground forces during the operation, Lt Gen Ghai said.
“The Indian Air Force played a major part in these strikes by engaging some of these camps and the Indian Navy provided wherewithal in terms of precision munitions. The Indian Air Force had their assets up in the sky,” he said.
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The Lt. Gen also revealed that among the terrorists killed were high value targets such as Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed that were involved in the hijack of IC814 and the Pulwama blast.
"...Those strikes across those nine terror hubs left more than 100 terrorists killed, including high value targets such as Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed that were involved in the hijack of IC814 and the Pulwama blast," Ghai said.
Also Read: Air Marshal AK Bharti explains how IAF attacked Pakistan's Bhawalpur, Muridke terror camps during Op Sindoor; shares visuals
Pakistan’s retaliation 'erratic and rattled'
Following the targeted strikes, Pakistan reportedly responded with what Indian authorities have described as a “rattled” and “erratic” reaction.
“The Line of Control was also violated soon after by Pakistan, and the erratic and rattled response of our enemy was apparent from the number of civilians, inhabited villages, and religious sites such as Gurudwaras that were unfortunately hit by them, leading to a sad loss of lives,” the DGMO said.
Also Read: Wahan se goli chalegi toh yahan se gola chalega: Modi & Co vow to hit deep inside Pakistan's heartland
Air Force and Navy played key roles in joint operation
The Indian Air Force and Navy coordinated closely with ground forces during the operation, Lt Gen Ghai said.
“The Indian Air Force played a major part in these strikes by engaging some of these camps and the Indian Navy provided wherewithal in terms of precision munitions. The Indian Air Force had their assets up in the sky,” he said.
