The Indian government on Saturday firmly denied claims made by Pakistan that it had successfully targeted Indian military installations, calling the statements “completely false” and “misleading.” The rebuttal came during an official media briefing held in New Delhi amid heightened tensions following cross-border drone and missile attacks.
“Pakistan’s drone and missile attacks last night marked a serious escalation and provocation,” said Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, addressing the media. “India does not seek escalation, but if Pakistan chooses that path, we will respond in full force.”
She added that while India remains committed to restraint, the Pakistani Army’s recent actions—including reported troop movements toward forward positions—signal offensive intent.
“In a deplorable cowardly act, targeting of civilian infrastructure took place where Pakistan attacked a medicare centre and school premises at Indian air bases,” Wing Commander Singh said.
According to her, Indian forces have responded proportionately to all hostile actions and are in a state of “high operational readiness.” However, she reiterated that India’s intent is to avoid further conflict, contingent upon Pakistan’s reciprocal restraint.
Meanwhile, defence officials reported that wreckage of Pakistan-launched kamikaze drones—specifically Byker YIHA III models—were recovered in Punjab’s Amritsar. In Rajasthan’s Barmer district, local residents found debris believed to be fragments of unidentified projectiles.
These developments come amid continuing shelling across border districts, resulting in multiple civilian casualties and deepening fears of further military escalation.
