Details Emerge of Pakistan’s Response During 2019 Standoff

During the tense military standoff between Pakistan and India in 2019, Pakistan’s armed forces precisely targeted a sensitive site in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), a well-placed source has disclosed.

This action followed the unsuccessful Indian Air Force strike in Balakot. Pakistan responded by hitting a target in the Krishna Ghati Sector, a mere 500 meters from an Indian Army Brigade Headquarters. The Indian Army chief was reportedly present at the headquarters, overseeing operations.

According to the source, the Indian Army chief quickly departed the Brigade Headquarters soon after Pakistan’s forces executed their precision strike, which conveyed a powerful message regarding Pakistan’s capabilities and strategic reach.

During aerial engagements, the Pakistan Air Force successfully downed two Indian fighter aircraft and apprehended Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan. As a goodwill gesture intended to ease tensions, the pilot was later sent back to India.

In the aftermath, the source indicates that RAW, India’s primary intelligence agency, contacted Pakistan’s ISI to express gratitude for Pakistan’s responsible conduct. RAW reportedly acknowledged that Pakistan’s choice to return the pilot had prevented a potentially catastrophic escalation into a full-blown war.

The source further revealed that the Indian leadership, deeply affected by the downing of its jets, had contemplated launching missile attacks against Pakistan.

However, Pakistan’s swift and resolute warning that any Indian missile launch would trigger a doubled response, compelled New Delhi to reconsider, thereby averting further aggressive actions.