India has sent a clear and unequivocal message to Pakistan: any aggression from across the border will be met with swift and decisive retaliation.
As Pakistan scrambled to cover up the fallout from India's precision strikes under Operation Sindoor and its own retaliatory actions that killed civilians, New Delhi reaffirmed its stance — India does not seek escalation, but will not hesitate to respond in kind.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a press conference on Tuesday, hailed the Indian armed forces for compelling Pakistan to seek a ceasefire.
“You will of course appreciate that early on May 10 morning, we had mounted an extremely effective attack on key Pakistani Air Force bases. That was the reason they were now willing to stop firing and military action,” Jaiswal said. “Let me be clear. It was the force of Indian arms that compelled Pakistan to stop its firing," Jaiswal said.
He added that Operation Sindoor was a direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 Indian civilians, including children, dead. “If the Pakistani armed forces fire, Indian armed forces will fire back; if Pakistan stops, India will also stop,” Jaiswal stated, underscoring the clarity of India’s military and diplomatic communication throughout the crisis.
India Pakistan News Live Updates: There is no change in India's Jammu and Kashmir policy, says MEA
Force of Indian arms compelled Pakistan to stop aggression: MEA
Jaiswal revealed that the May 10 ceasefire understanding was initiated by Pakistan after it suffered serious setbacks under Indian strikes. “The specific date, time and wording of the understanding was worked out between the DGMOs of the two countries at their phone call on May 10, commencing 1535 hrs,” he said. The call had been requested by Pakistan earlier that day.
New Delhi has made it clear that its position on Jammu and Kashmir remains unchanged — the only issue on the table is Pakistan’s illegal occupation of Indian territory. “We have a long-standing national position that any issues pertaining to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have to be addressed by India and Pakistan bilaterally. That stated policy has not changed,” said Jaiswal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing soldiers at the Adampur Air Base, praised the military’s effectiveness in Operation Sindoor, saying the slogan ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ is not just a cry — it’s the resolve of every Indian soldier.
But even as India sought to de-escalate, Pakistan's desperation found expression in indiscriminate and unlawful shelling.
On May 7, in response to Indian strikes, Pakistan resorted to targeting civilian infrastructure and places of worship, including a Gurudwara in Poonch, a Hindu temple, a mosque, a Christian school, and even a convent. Over 20 civilians, including children and religious workers, lost their lives.
Also read: India targeted Pakistan's terror infrastructure that has killed civilians worldwide, says MEA
Pakistan’s attacks on religious sites, civilians draw sharp condemnation
Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri strongly condemned Pakistan’s indiscriminate targeting of religious sites and civilian homes, calling it a new low even for Islamabad.
“The Gurdwara in Poonch in particular was attacked by Pakistan and some local members of the Sikh community, including the Ragi of the Gurdwara, lost their lives in this incident,” Misri said. “That we would attack our own cities is the kind of deranged fantasy that only the Pakistani state can come up with.”
In Poonch, a Pakistani shell hit a home near the Christ School, killing two students and severely injuring their parents. Another struck a convent, damaging critical infrastructure. During the heavy shelling, priests, nuns, and local villagers were forced to take shelter underground.
In a tragic sequence, a shell struck the Shri Guru Singh Sabha Gurudwara, killing at least three Sikhs. A temple and a mosque were also hit in the same barrage. “Our neighbour has no sense at all,” said Narinder Singh, President of the Poonch District Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, in a self-recorded video. “Nearly 12 people have died in Poonch due to this cross-border shelling. This is a huge attack on civilians.”
Also read: 'Dhol bajane ka Pakistan ka purana ravaiyya hai': Look at who called whom to end hostilities, says MEA
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal called the attack on the sacred Central Gurudwara “inhuman” and mourned the deaths of the three Sikhs, including Bhai Amrik Singh Ji, a raagi. “Although the Shiromani Akali Dal and our country stand for peace, if our honour is challenged by the enemy, we need no reminder to fulfill our patriotic duties,” Badal stated.
(With inputs from agencies)
As Pakistan scrambled to cover up the fallout from India's precision strikes under Operation Sindoor and its own retaliatory actions that killed civilians, New Delhi reaffirmed its stance — India does not seek escalation, but will not hesitate to respond in kind.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a press conference on Tuesday, hailed the Indian armed forces for compelling Pakistan to seek a ceasefire.
“You will of course appreciate that early on May 10 morning, we had mounted an extremely effective attack on key Pakistani Air Force bases. That was the reason they were now willing to stop firing and military action,” Jaiswal said. “Let me be clear. It was the force of Indian arms that compelled Pakistan to stop its firing," Jaiswal said.
He added that Operation Sindoor was a direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 Indian civilians, including children, dead. “If the Pakistani armed forces fire, Indian armed forces will fire back; if Pakistan stops, India will also stop,” Jaiswal stated, underscoring the clarity of India’s military and diplomatic communication throughout the crisis.
India Pakistan News Live Updates: There is no change in India's Jammu and Kashmir policy, says MEA
Force of Indian arms compelled Pakistan to stop aggression: MEA
Jaiswal revealed that the May 10 ceasefire understanding was initiated by Pakistan after it suffered serious setbacks under Indian strikes. “The specific date, time and wording of the understanding was worked out between the DGMOs of the two countries at their phone call on May 10, commencing 1535 hrs,” he said. The call had been requested by Pakistan earlier that day.
New Delhi has made it clear that its position on Jammu and Kashmir remains unchanged — the only issue on the table is Pakistan’s illegal occupation of Indian territory. “We have a long-standing national position that any issues pertaining to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have to be addressed by India and Pakistan bilaterally. That stated policy has not changed,” said Jaiswal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing soldiers at the Adampur Air Base, praised the military’s effectiveness in Operation Sindoor, saying the slogan ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ is not just a cry — it’s the resolve of every Indian soldier.
But even as India sought to de-escalate, Pakistan's desperation found expression in indiscriminate and unlawful shelling.
On May 7, in response to Indian strikes, Pakistan resorted to targeting civilian infrastructure and places of worship, including a Gurudwara in Poonch, a Hindu temple, a mosque, a Christian school, and even a convent. Over 20 civilians, including children and religious workers, lost their lives.
Also read: India targeted Pakistan's terror infrastructure that has killed civilians worldwide, says MEA
Pakistan’s attacks on religious sites, civilians draw sharp condemnation
Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri strongly condemned Pakistan’s indiscriminate targeting of religious sites and civilian homes, calling it a new low even for Islamabad.
“The Gurdwara in Poonch in particular was attacked by Pakistan and some local members of the Sikh community, including the Ragi of the Gurdwara, lost their lives in this incident,” Misri said. “That we would attack our own cities is the kind of deranged fantasy that only the Pakistani state can come up with.”
In Poonch, a Pakistani shell hit a home near the Christ School, killing two students and severely injuring their parents. Another struck a convent, damaging critical infrastructure. During the heavy shelling, priests, nuns, and local villagers were forced to take shelter underground.
In a tragic sequence, a shell struck the Shri Guru Singh Sabha Gurudwara, killing at least three Sikhs. A temple and a mosque were also hit in the same barrage. “Our neighbour has no sense at all,” said Narinder Singh, President of the Poonch District Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, in a self-recorded video. “Nearly 12 people have died in Poonch due to this cross-border shelling. This is a huge attack on civilians.”
Also read: 'Dhol bajane ka Pakistan ka purana ravaiyya hai': Look at who called whom to end hostilities, says MEA
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal called the attack on the sacred Central Gurudwara “inhuman” and mourned the deaths of the three Sikhs, including Bhai Amrik Singh Ji, a raagi. “Although the Shiromani Akali Dal and our country stand for peace, if our honour is challenged by the enemy, we need no reminder to fulfill our patriotic duties,” Badal stated.
(With inputs from agencies)
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