'Pakistan Moving Troops In Forward Areas, India Hit Targets At Multiple Pak Bases': Government's Special Briefing - 10 Key Takeaways (VIDEO)

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Saturday held a special press briefing on the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan post Operation Sindoor. Addressing the joint special briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh briefed the country about the current situation at the border with Pakistan.

India stated that it has responded in a "measured manner" to the ongoing provocations and escalations by Pakistan. "Pakistani activities have continued to escalate with provocation over the past two to three days. In response, India has defended and reacted in a measured fashion to these provocations and escalations by the Pakistani side. Earlier this morning, we saw a repeat of these escalatory and provocative factors," Misri said.

Detailed Press Briefing:

Pakistan launched multiple armed drones from its soil over Khasa Cantt in Amritsar; however, the UAVS were successfully intercepted by the Indian Army's air defence systems. In retaliation, India hit several Pakistani airbases, including Nur Khan near Rawalpindi.

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