FACT CHECK: India attacked Pakistan’s nuclear facility at Kirana Hills? IAF reveals truth
In a significant development after the ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday, various report covered that the Indian Airforce had hit a nuclear site in Pakistan, leading to nuclear leak. However, clarifying every detail on the social media buzz, Director General of Air Operations, Air Marshal AK Bharti has said that the Indian armed forces did not target the nuclear facility at Kirana Hills in Pakistan. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent development.
When asked if Indian Armed Forces hit Pakistan’s Kirana Hills, DG Air Operations Air Marshal AK Bharti said in the Special Defence Briefing on India-Pakistan military action that “Thank you for telling us that Kirana Hills houses some nuclear installations. We did not know about it. We have not hit Kirana Hills. I did not brief in my briefing yesterday.”
Indian Airforce shares details on Operation Sindoor
Air Marshal AK Bharti stated on Monday that the purpose of Operation Sindoor was to target terrorists, and not to engage with the Pakistan Military or Pakistani civilians.
Addressing a press briefing, Air Marshal Bharti said, “Our fight is with the terrorists, our fight is not with the Pakistan Military or Pakistan civilians, so that is very clear. We are very clear in our targeting.”
Air Marshal emphasised that the Indian Armed Forces showcased their effectiveness through precise strikes during Operation Sindoor.
“Our counter systems and trained air defence operators are fully capable, and our nation’s indigenous capability has proven its effectiveness. It has been demonstrated that no matter what kind of technology emerges, we are prepared to counter it. There is no need for excessive words, you have seen with your own eyes the consequences we have delivered,” he stated.
(With inputs from agencies)
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