At a late-night press conference, DG ISPR said: “From now on, the cowardly enemy India launched air strikes on the Subhanullah mosque in Bachwarpur, in three places from the air.”
He also said that the Pakistan Air Force deployed jets. “All our Air Force aircraft are airborne. This timid and shameful attack was carried out from Indian airspace. They never allow them to enter Pakistani space. ”
Lieutenant Choudhury added that Pakistan’s response will be at its discretion. “I’m clear: Pakistan will respond to this when it’s its choice.”
He said damage assessments are underway and further updates are provided. According to Dawn, a complete power outage occurred in Muzaffarabad after the explosion. Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said the conflict with India is now inevitable and could happen at any time.
The Indian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the Indian armed forces have launched Operation Sindor, targeting nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jamu and Kashmir.
“Not long ago, the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, attacking terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, where Pakistan occupied Jamu and Kashmir, from where terrorist attacks against India were planned and directed to terrorists.”
According to the statement, nine sites are targeted. “Our actions have been centrally focused on, measured and non-calculated. There are no military facilities targeting Pakistan. India has shown considerable restrictions in selecting targets and methods of implementation,” it said. The ministry added that the action was in response to the “barbaric” terrorist attacks on Pahargam, killing 25 Indian nationals and a Nepali citizen.
“There will be a detailed introduction to the 'sindoor' operation later today.” Meanwhile, the Indian Army posted on X: “Judge. Jay Shinde!”
