The government said that Pakistan was moving its troops to forward areas along the border – a first such build-up since the 1999 Kargil War – but the Indian forces were prepared and alert.
Addressing a press briefing on Saturday, May 10, after Pakistan targeted 26 military locations and civilian infrastructure across four states, the government said India carried out precision strikes at six Pakistani airbases.
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who have been the government’s face in relaying information on the conflict, said Pakistan’s decision to mobilise troops indicates an offensive intent.
“The Pakistani military has been observed to be moving their troops to border areas, indicating offensive intent to further escalate the situation. However, the Indian armed forces remain in a high state of operational readiness and all hostile actions have been effectively countered and responded to appropriately,” Qureshi said.
