Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain has claimed that around 200 Indian soldiers were killed during recent military strikes carried out by the Pakistan Army.
Speaking to reporters on the occasion of “Youm-e-Tashakur” (Thanksgiving Day) in Sharaqpur, he praised the operation as a decisive and successful response.
Celebrations broke out across the country, with fireworks and drumbeats, as citizens paid tribute to the armed forces. According to the minister, Pakistan’s strong retaliation compelled India to request U.S. mediation for a ceasefire, which was communicated to Pakistan through allied nations.
Earlier, Indian Air Chief has confirmed that a Rafale fighter jet was downed during an aerial engagement with Pakistan. The disclosure was made by Air Marshal Awesh Kumar Bharti, Director General of Air Operations, during a recent media briefing.
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“Losses are part of combat,” Air Marshal Bharti said, offering no further details regarding the timing, location, or specific circumstances surrounding the incident. His brief comment marks the first official acknowledgment from Indian authorities of a Rafale jet being downed—an aircraft India had introduced to its fleet with considerable national pride.
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