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Pakistani President Claims Bravery During May Conflict with India, Faces Scrutiny

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has publicly stated that he refused to take shelter in a bunker during the four-day conflict with India in May, initiated by India’s “Operation Sindoor” in response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Zardari claimed his military secretary advised him to seek refuge but he rejected the advice, stating, “Leaders don’t die in bunkers. They die on the battlefield.”

Zardari’s comments, made at a public gathering on Saturday, highlighted the perceived alarm within Pakistani leadership circles following India’s strikes on May 7th. He also alleged that he was aware of the impending conflict four days prior to its commencement.

However, Zardari’s narrative has been challenged by retired Indian Lt. Gen. KJS Dhillon. Dhillon, speaking to ANI, dismissed Zardari’s claims as false, asserting that the entire Pakistani political and military leadership, including Army Chief Asim Munir, sought shelter in bunkers during the Indian strikes. “The political leadership and military commanders were in the bunkers. Only their soldiers were fighting it out, and they got killed,” Dhillon stated. He further questioned Zardari’s claim of advance knowledge, asking why Pakistan was unable to prevent the Indian strikes if they had prior warning.

“Operation Sindoor” was launched by India in response to the killing of 26 civilians in Pahalgam on April 26th. The operation involved tactical strikes by the Indian Army and Air Force, reportedly destroying nine terrorist camps and eliminating over a hundred terrorists. Pakistan retaliated with unsuccessful missile and drone attacks on Indian cities. The conflict concluded on May 10th with Pakistan requesting a ceasefire after sustaining heavy losses. The claims and counter-claims surrounding the event continue to fuel debate and scrutiny regarding the events of the conflict.

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