By The Sampadak Express
In the wake of swirling reports and social media chatter regarding alleged nuclear leakage at Pakistan’s Kirana Hills, the Indian government has clarified that its recent military action under Operation Sindoor was strictly conventional and targeted terrorist infrastructure.
Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed media questions around the speculation. “Questions about Egyptian or American aircraft, or nuclear incidents in Pakistan, are for them to answer. Our military action was entirely within the conventional domain,” Jaiswal said.
He emphasized that reports suggesting Pakistan’s National Command Authority would convene were later officially denied by Pakistani authorities themselves. “Their own foreign minister has gone on record denying any nuclear dimension,” Jaiswal added.
India Reiterates Policy Against Nuclear BlackmailIndia’s position remains firm, Jaiswal reiterated: “We do not yield to nuclear blackmail. We have consistently conveyed to the international community that supporting or subscribing to such narratives is counterproductive and destabilizing, even in their own regions.”
This comes after remarks by former US President Donald Trump, who claimed that Washington had helped prevent a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. Reacting to this, the MEA spokesperson maintained that India’s operations were limited to conventional responses targeting terrorist camps.
Major Terror Hubs Destroyed Under Operation Sindoor
Responding to Pakistani foreign minister Ishaq Dar’s comments to international media, Jaiswal said India’s targeted strikes significantly degraded Pakistan’s military capabilities and neutralized key terror hubs.“
Centers of terrorism in Bahawalpur, Muridke, Muzaffarabad and elsewhere have been dismantled. Several Pakistani airbases were also rendered non-operational. If the Pakistani leadership sees this as an achievement, that’s their prerogative,” he stated.
He underlined that India’s stance was consistent from the start: “We warned that if Pakistani forces did not engage, there would be no escalation. But if they attacked us, we would respond appropriately. Their posture only shifted after our counterstrike on the morning of May 10.”
“Who Called for Ceasefire Tells the Real Story”Calling for transparency, Jaiswal pointed to commercial satellite imagery: “Compare the sites Pakistan claimed to strike in India with the ones we successfully targeted. The contrast is evident. The fact remains Pakistan changed its tune after its strategic assets were hit.”
In closing, the MEA spokesperson urged observers to focus on the facts and not fall for misinformation. “Claiming victory may be a familiar narrative for some, but the ground reality and evidence speak for themselves,” he said.
