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India-Pakistan military operation escalation

Overview

Following a terror attack in the Pahalgam region of Kashmir, India conducted a military response known as ‘Operation Sindoor’ (also referred to as ‘Operation Sindhu’).

Former Indian Army Chief Anil Sachdev revealed that during the planning stages in May, the Indian Air Force considered striking Pakistan’s Skardu military base. Skardu was identified as a strategic target due to its proximity to the Line of Control and its role in protecting Chinese infrastructure, though the strike was ultimately aborted due to deteriorating weather conditions.

Regarding the execution of the operation, former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan clarified that an Indian loitering munition likely struck Pakistan’s Kirana Hills unintentionally. Chauhan explained that the munition, which had an operational flight time of approximately two hours, was searching for radar systems near Sargodha. After failing to locate its targets, the munition likely ran out of fuel and descended into the hills, a site often associated with Pakistani nuclear facilities. This explanation addresses speculation following Pakistani media reports of smoke in the area. Chauhan also noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had granted the military ‘complete freedom of action’ during the operation.

Chauhan’s remarks have sparked political controversy in India. His admission that a munition ‘must have come and hit one of those hills’ contradicts the May 2025 position of Indian officials who denied any strikes in the area to avoid implications regarding nuclear installations. In response, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh questioned the consistency of these disclosures, accusing the government of attempting to ‘change the narrative’ and questioning the administration’s stance on China.

Entities

Kirana Hills · Anil Chauhan · Vivekananda International Foundation · India · Indian Army

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Anil Chauhan's remarks on Operation Sindoor spark political controversy

    Former CDS Anil Chauhan’s admission that an Indian munition likely struck Pakistan’s Kirana Hills has sparked political controversy and contradicted previous official denials regarding Operation Sindoor.

  2. 16 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Skardu military base was a target during Operation Sindhu, says former Army Chief

    Former Indian Army Chief Anil Sachdev revealed that India planned to strike Pakistan’s strategic Skardu military base during ‘Operation Sindhu’ in May, but weather conditions prevented the mission.

  3. 17 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 19 sources
    Anil Chauhan clarifies Kirana Hills strike during Operation Sindoor

    Former CDS General Anil Chauhan clarified that an Indian loitering munition likely struck Pakistan’s Kirana Hills unintentionally during Operation Sindoor after failing to find radar targets near Sargodha.

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