Thu May 08 16:50:00 UTC 2025: ## India Responds to Pakistan’s Cross-Border Attacks After Operation Sindhu
**New Delhi, India** – Following cross-border shelling and firing from Pakistan that killed 16 Indian civilians and one military officer, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a press conference today to detail the events and India’s response. The attacks, according to Misri, followed India’s May 7th Operation Sindhu, which Pakistan claimed resulted in civilian casualties.
Misri presented evidence refuting Pakistan’s claims. He displayed photographs showing the state funerals of those killed during Operation Sindhu, which India claims were over 100 terrorists. The photos depict Pakistani military personnel and officials present at the funerals, with one image showing a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist being prayed over. Misri questioned why state honors, including burial in coffins wrapped in the Pakistani national flag, were given to terrorists if civilians were killed. He highlighted the unusual nature of providing state funerals to terrorists.
Misri further cited recent statements by Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, admitting Pakistan’s past support for terrorism and expressing regret. He also referenced past evidence of Pakistan’s support for terrorism, particularly in its dealings with the US and Western nations.
Misri’s press conference also noted a social media post by Laura Loomer, an associate of former US President Donald Trump, expressing confidence in India’s victory after Operation Sindhu. The post garnered significant online engagement.
India’s response to the Pakistani attacks included the destruction of a Lahore radar defense system using drones. The Foreign Secretary’s presentation aimed to highlight the discrepancies in Pakistan’s narrative and underscore the consequences of its actions.
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