Operation Sindoor sparked panic in Pakistan army, intercept reveals commander abandoned post

IANS May 23, 2025 306 views

India's Operation Sindoor delivered a devastating blow to Pakistan's military infrastructure, revealing significant vulnerabilities in their command structure. The precision strikes targeted terror camps, neutralizing over 100 militants and exposing the panic within Pakistani ranks. Intercepted communications showed a commander literally abandoning his post, telling junior officers to "save your lives first." The operation was a direct response to the brutal killing of 26 Indian tourists, demonstrating India's commitment to protecting its citizens and dismantling terrorist networks.

"Our commander sahab escaped with great difficulty. He's offering namaz in a mosque." - Intercepted Pakistani Military Communication
New Delhi, May 23: The Indian Army's recent precision strikes under Operation Sindoor triggered chaos and panic within the Pakistani military ranks, with intercepts revealing that several of its officers abandoned their posts during the offensive.

Key Points

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Indian Army precision strikes neutralized over 100 terrorists

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Pakistani commander abandoned post during operation

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64 Pakistani soldiers killed in retaliatory assault

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Strikes targeted terror infrastructure in PoK

According to sources in the Indian Army, intercepted communications show that a commander of the Pakistani Army's 75th Infantry Brigade, stationed near the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), refused to return to his post during the operation.

When junior officers contacted him to inquire about the reopening of the office, the commander reportedly replied, "The office will open later, save your lives first."

The 75th Infantry Brigade, based near Muzaffarabad, was among the units targeted in the Indian Army’s assault on terror infrastructure across the border.

Multiple camps, including those in the Sawai Nala area and Syedna Bilal Camp, were destroyed in the attack, eliminating more than 100 terrorists and decimating two key launch pads.

In another intercepted communication shared by the Indian Army with IANS, junior Pakistani officers could be heard saying: "Our commander sahab escaped with great difficulty. He’s offering namaz in a mosque. He’s sent his men here and said he will return only when things calm down."

The panic was compounded by casualties within the Pakistani Army. One intercept confirmed the death of Captain Hasnain Shah of the 16th Baloch Regiment, who was killed in the Haji Peer sector. His body was reportedly brought back to Abbottabad by the 6th Pakistani Brigade.

Indian Army officials estimate that at least 64 Pakistani soldiers were killed and over 96 wounded in India's retaliatory strikes. As per the army, India did not target civilian or non-military infrastructure, focusing solely on terror hubs and those providing cover to militants.

Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the brutal killing of 26 Indian tourists in Pahalgam on April 22 by Pakistan-backed terrorists. In a swift counteroffensive, Indian forces struck nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, neutralising top terrorists and dismantling their launch infrastructure.

While Indian strikes were focused on terror targets, Pakistani forces reportedly retaliated by shelling both military and civilian areas on the Indian side of the LoC, prompting further action by Indian forces to dismantle Pakistani military posts involved.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Our army has shown remarkable precision and restraint - targeting only terror infrastructure while Pak army panics and abandons posts. This is the difference between professional soldiers and those who shelter terrorists. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I support our army's actions, I worry about escalation. Civilians on both sides suffer the most in these conflicts. Hope diplomacy can prevail soon. The Pahalgam attack was horrific but endless retaliation isn't sustainable.
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Amit S.
"Save your lives first" says it all about Pak army's morale 😂 Our forces have clearly established psychological dominance. But we must remain vigilant - ISI won't take this humiliation lying down.
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Neha T.
Operation Sindoor is a fitting reply to Pahalgam massacre. But media should be careful with such detailed reports - aren't we revealing too much about our intelligence capabilities? Some operational secrecy is needed.
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Vikram J.
The Baloch Regiment casualty shows Pak army's direct involvement in terror activities. They always claim "non-state actors" but their regular troops die in our counter-terror ops. World should take note of this hypocrisy.
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Sunita R.
My heart goes out to the families of Pahalgam victims. No parent should lose their child to terrorism. Our army has given them justice. Hope Pakistan learns that terrorism will only bring them shame and defeat. 🙏

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