Pakistan’s Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DGISPR) has rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s claim that India had informed Pakistan in advance about missile strikes targeting militant camps during Operation Sindoor. Calling the assertion a “comical narrative”, the Pakistani military spokesperson dismissed any suggestion of prior communication before the attack.
Rahul Gandhi’s Allegation Sparks Controversy
Rahul Gandhi recently shared a video clip of India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, alleging that India had tipped off Pakistan before launching strikes on terrorist infrastructure. The Congress leader questioned the authorization behind such a move and sought clarity on the number of Indian aircraft lost during the operation.
However, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) swiftly refuted Gandhi’s claim, stating that the video was misrepresented. The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check Unit also dismissed the allegation as false and fabricated.
Pakistan’s Response: ‘We Do Not Rely on Indian Sources’
Responding to the controversy, DGISPR denied receiving any prior warning from India, stating, “This is a comical narrative being run by the Indian media. Nothing like that happened.” The spokesperson further asserted that Pakistan’s Armed Forces rely on their own intelligence and do not depend on Indian sources for strategic decisions.
Operation Sindoor: India’s Retaliatory Strikes
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, targeting nine terrorist camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The strikes were carried out in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. The operation marked a significant escalation in India’s counter-terror strategy, with deep strikes penetrating hundreds of kilometers into Pakistan’s territory.
Political Fallout and BJP’s Reaction
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi’s remarks, accusing him of echoing Pakistan’s narrative. BJP leaders have labeled his statements as misleading and damaging to India’s national security interests.
Conclusion
The controversy surrounding Operation Sindoor underscores the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. While India maintains that its strikes were targeted at terrorist infrastructure, Pakistan continues to deny any cooperation with India on counter-terror operations.
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