In this article, we will cover the key highlights of the Operation Sindoor Briefing by MEA on May 9, 2025. Following the attacks on nine terrorist camps by the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy, Pakistan launched unprovoked strikes using drones, missiles, and fighter jets. These strikes were made across the border states of India – Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan.
You can Watch the Full Briefing Below –
Followed by the attack, the MEA held a press conference on May 9th. The goal of this conference is to debunk and fight the false narrative of the Pakistan government and counter the fake NEWS on social media platforms.
This article will provide you with the most important points in detail from the conference The press conference was chaired by Indian foreign secretary Mr. Vikram Misri, Colonel Sophia Kureshi, and Wing Commander Vomika Singh.
Pakistani Airspace Violations and Attacks
On the night of May 8 and 9, Pakistani armed forces targeted military infrastructures along the western border of India. Around 300-400 drones were used by the Pakistani military across 36 total locations. This location was spread across from Leh in the North to Sir Creek in the West.
Apart from drones, Pakistan also used heavy-calibre artillery to target to attack following areas in Jammu and Kashmir –
- Tangadar
- Uri
- Poonch
- Mandar
- Rajauri
- Akhnoor
- Udhampur
The same type of attacks was also launched in Punjab. This attack caused losses and injuries to Indian personnel.
Another attack was made using the UAV. The target of this attack was Bhatinda Military Station. However, the UAV was thoroughly neutralized. The preliminary analysis of drone debris shows that Pakistan has used Turkish-made drones for the attacks.
Response from India
In response to the violation by Pakistani attacks, India shot down several Pakistani drones using both kinetic and non-kinetic means. Furthermore, India also launched its own attacks using drones, destroying one Pakistani air defence radar.
While Pakistan kept its civilian airspace open, using it as a shield to avoid Indian attack, India closed its airspace for domestic and international flights. The Indian Air Force showed great restraint and avoided any civilian casualties. Pakistan used NAS Aviation Airbus 320 amid the attack to shield its the attacks.
However, the attacks from the Indian armed forces resulted in massive losses for the Pakistani army.
Attacks On Religious Sites
Pakistan focused its attacks especially on the religious sites across the Poonch district in Kashmir. Their armed forces used shelling on the Sikh gurdwara in Poonch, killing local sikh community members, including a ragi.
Apart from that, they also targeted a Christian convent and school. This attack killed two students while injuring their parents and damaging the infrastructure like solar panels and the building.
MEA’s Stance – Debunking Pakistan’s False Narrative
As always, Pakistan has denied any involvement in the attacks. It further accused India of targeting its own religious sites and cities. The foreign secretary of India has called it a deranged fantasy.
India has kept its stance on Operation Sindoor the same. That is, India’s attack on Pakistan was “non-escalatory and measured”, targeting only the terror camps and infrastructures.
Diplomatic Measures from India
India has completely closed the Kartarpur corridor, taking the security conditions into consideration. The MEA has briefed the UN Security Council, as well as the Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, regarding the incidents of May 8 and 9.
On the other hand, the Indian Foreign Minister, Mr. S Jaishankar, held discussions with US counterpart Mr. Marco Rubio, UK Counterpart Mr. David Lammy, and Norwegian counterpart Mr. Espen Barth Eide. In the meeting, Mr Shankar has maintained India’s stance on no tolerance for terrorism.