India’s Strong Retaliatory Measures Post-Pahalgam Attack: Key Highlights from DGMO Press Conference at NMC

DELHI, RNA 11/05/2025:
In a significant development following the tragic events of April 22, the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan addressed a joint press conference at the National Media Centre (NMC). The briefing highlighted the Indian government’s decisive military and diplomatic measures in response to the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Below are the major pointers released during the press conference:

Reference to April 22 Attack:

• 26 innocent civilians were brutally killed in Pahalgam.
• The brutality witnessed across the nation prompted decisive military action.

Measures taken by CCS:

In response to this attack, Recognizing the seriousness of this terrorist attack, the CCS decided upon the following measures:

• The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 will be held in abeyance with immediate effect, until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism.
• The Integrated Check Post Attari will be closed with immediate effect. Those who have crossed over with valid endorsements may return through that route before 01 May 2025.
• Pakistani nationals will not be permitted to travel to India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas.
• The Defence/Military, Naval and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi are declared Persona Non Grata.
• The overall strength of the High Commissions will be brought down to 30 from the present 55 through further reductions, to be effected by 01 May 2025.

Purpose of Operation Sindoor:

• Conceived to punish perpetrators and planners of terror.
• Aimed to destroy terror infrastructure across the border.

Intelligence and Target Selection:

• Carried out a microscopic scan of the terror landscape.
• Identified numerous terror camps and training sites.

Operational Ethics and Restraint:

• Operated under self-imposed restraint to avoid collateral damage.
• Only terrorist targets were to be neutralized, avoiding civilian harm.

Final Targets:

• 9 confirmed terror camps, based on multi-agency intelligence.
• Key Targets:
  Bhawalpur (terrorist training camp)
  Muridke (another key terrorist training site)

Results of the Strikes:

• Over 100 terrorists killed in the action.
• 11 air bases in Pakistan are destroyed.
• Indian army inflicted heavy damage in response to Pakistan’s intrusion.

High-value targets eliminated include:

• Yusuf Azhar
• Abdul Malik Rauf
• Mudassir Ahmad
• These individuals were linked to the IC-814 hijack and Pulwama blast.

India’s Retaliatory Response:

India conducted retaliatory strikes on:

• Radar installations in Lahore
• Radar facilities near Gurjanwala and destroyed.

Countdown to Ceasefire:

• Inflicted by this heavy damage, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called the Indian DGMO and It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time on 10^th May 2025.

Pakistani Response after ceasefire:

• Even after ceasefire, Wave of UAVs and small drones intruded into Indian civilian and military areas.
• These drones were successfully intercepted.

India’s Response:

• A befitting response was given by Indian armed forces. Further, all field commanders have been authorized to take appropriate action in case of any ceasefire violation.

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