INDIA COUNTER ATTACK ON PAKISTAN:WAR START

India Launches Counterattack on Pakistan Following Cross-Border Escalation – May 8, 2025**OPERATION SINDOOR IS STILL ACTIVE

**New Delhi, May 8, 2025** – In a dramatic turn of events along the Line of Control (LoC), India has launched a targeted military counteroffensive against Pakistan early Thursday morning, following an alleged unprovoked attack by Pakistani forces on Indian forward posts in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir on May 7.

According to sources in the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Army conducted "precision retaliatory strikes" across multiple Pakistani positions in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) region. The strikes reportedly targeted infrastructure believed to be supporting terrorist infiltration and cross-border shelling.

**Defense Statement**

In a press briefing held this afternoon, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated,

> “India has always sought peace in the region, but any act of aggression will be met with a firm and appropriate response. Our forces acted decisively to neutralize threats and protect our national integrity.”

While the full scale of the retaliation remains classified, senior military officials confirmed the use of advanced surveillance drones, artillery fire, and limited air support during the overnight operation. Indian forces remain on high alert along the entire LoC.

**Casualties and Civilian Impact**

Preliminary reports from local sources suggest that several Pakistani military installations suffered significant damage. Civilian areas in both nations have also reported increased tension and shelling-related displacement. No civilian casualties have been confirmed by Indian authorities as of this writing.

Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has issued a statement condemning the strikes, calling them "unwarranted aggression," and warned of consequences. However, Pakistani officials have not released verified casualty figures.

**International Reactions**

The United Nations has called for restraint from both nuclear-armed neighbors, urging immediate diplomatic dialogue to de-escalate the situation. The United States and European Union have echoed similar sentiments, with the U.S. State Department urging both sides to "avoid further military confrontation."

China, a close ally of Pakistan, has expressed “deep concern” over the developments, calling for regional stability and peaceful resolution.

**Background**

The latest confrontation marks one of the most serious escalations since the 2019 Balakot airstrikes and subsequent skirmishes. Tensions have remained high in the Kashmir region amid frequent ceasefire violations and accusations of terrorism sponsorship.

**What’s Next?**

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is expected to brief Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top cabinet officials later today. Emergency consultations with India’s strategic partners, including France and Israel, are reportedly underway.

With both countries’ armed forces mobilizing reinforcements to the border, the world watches with concern as the situation develop 

The already crippled Lahore base has been hit again, as India retaliated, this time to Pakistan's attacks in parts of Jammu, Pathankot and Jaisalmer. 

In Short

• Pakistan drones targeted military bases in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur
• India's S-400 air defence system took down many drones and missiles
• India's counterstrikes hit Lahore hours after Pak defence system crippled

The Indian Air Force thwarted an aerial attack by Pakistan earlier today, leaving Lahore's defence systems defenceless. Hours later, the already crippled Lahore base has been hit again, as India retaliated, sources told India Today TV, this time to Pakistan's shelling in parts of Jammu, Pathankot and Jaisalmer.

It is being seen as a well-thought-out move on India's part, given how Lahore's air defence radar systems were already severely damaged by India's S-400 defence system in the earlier counterattack.