Pulwama revenge: 25 top Jaish commanders, including Masood Azhar's brother, killed in IAF strikes

Pulwama revenge: As per sources, these bombs were dropped at 3:30am on Jaish-e-Mohammad terror module which were behind the deadly Pulwama attack.

Background

New Delhi: In a major revenge for Pulwama terror attack, Indian forces on Tuesday dropped 1000kg bombs on terror camps across Line of Control, which led to complete destruction of these camps. As per sources, these bombs were dropped at 3:30am on Jaish-e-Mohammad terror module which were behind the deadly Pulwama attack. As per reports, the same destroyed Balakot, Chakoti, Mujhafarabaad terror launch pads and also destroyed  Alpha-3 control rooms of Jaish.As per reports, the operation was carried out by 12 Mirage 2000 jets. “At 0330 hours on 26th February a group of Mirage 2000 Indian Fighter jets struck a major terrorist camp across the LoC and completely destroyed it.” Sources said.The same has been confirmed by Pakistani Army, however they have refused any damage. Speaking on the same Pak Army on Tuesday said, "Indian Air Force violated the Line of Control (LoC)  in Muzafarabad sector"."Indian aircrafts intruded from Muzafarabad sector. Facing timely and effective response from Pakistan Air Force released payload in haste while escaping which fell near Balakot. No casualties or damage," Major General Asif Ghafoor, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the army, said in a tweet."Indian Air Force violated Line of Control Pakistan. Pakistan Air Force immediately scrambled. Indian aircraft gone back," he tweeted. The allegation came amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan after the February 14 suicide attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad terror group that killed 40 CRPF soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. 

26/02/2019 22:09:51

The Pakistan army used heavy weaponry, firing 120 mm mortars targeting civilian hamlets and forward posts since 1730 hours Tuesday, an army officer said. They fired from small, automatic and heavy weaponry in Krishna Gati, Balakote, Khari Karmara, Mankote, Tarkundi (Poonch district), Kalal, Baba Khori, Kalsian, Laam and Jhangar areas (Rajouri) and Pallanwala and Laleali (Jammu), the officer added.

26/02/2019 21:46:43

Five soldiers injured in Pakistan shelling along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector.

26/02/2019 20:52:39

Choudhary Fawad Hussain, Pakistan I&B Minister: Cinema Exhibitors Association has boycotted Indian content, no Indian movie will be released in Pakistan. Also have instructed PEMRA to act against made in India advertisements.

26/02/2019 20:40:14

EAM Sushma Swaraj after all party meeting: I am happy that all parties in one voice praised the security forces and supported the government's anti-terror operations.

26/02/2019 20:39:24

Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh on India strikes at JeM camp in Balakot: India had made it clear that terrorism must be eradicated, we had given many chances to Pakistan, therefore, India was forced to take action so that these things can be stopped.

26/02/2019 19:57:40

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj speaks to her counterparts in the US, China, Singapore, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

26/02/2019 19:42:10

At least 25 top Jaish-e-Mohammed commanders were killed in the airstrike carried out by the IAF on JeM's biggest training camp, prepared by the Pakistan Army and ISI, in Balakot, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval told the members of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS).

26/02/2019 19:02:34

We will support our security forces' endeavour to finish terrorism coming into India from outside: Ghulam Nabi Azad after all-party meeting

26/02/2019 18:13:47

BJP chief Amit Shah: The news which will give comfort to the nation has come this morning. The entire country was waiting for such action. Surgical strikes after Uri and now air strikes in self-defence, both have given the message to the world that for the security of the country, India's soldiers and government can go to any extent.

26/02/2019 18:02:31

After IAF strikes in Balakot, there are reports of ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Nowshera and Akhnoor sectors of Jammu and Kashmir.

26/02/2019 17:58:04

Ram Madhav, BJP National General Secretary: After Pulwama attack, the nation was mourning for 12 days and on the 13th day our valiant Air-force paid the real tribute to the martyred soldiers by destroying terror training camps deep inside Pakistan territory.

26/02/2019 17:54:58

Yousuf Azhar, brother-in-law of Jaish chief Masood Azhar, headed the Balakot-based Jaish-e-Mohammad terror camp destroyed by Indian fighter jets in a pre-dawn strike. Yousuf is wanted by the CBI in the IC-814 hijacking case with a pending Interpol red corner notice against him since 2000.

26/02/2019 17:22:53

Australia urged both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint after Indian Air Force carried out a pre-dawn strike on the biggest training camp of terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed in Balakot. It said Pakistan must take urgent and meaningful action against terrorist groups in its territory, including Jaish-e-Mohammed, which has claimed responsibility for the February 14 terror attack in Pulwama, and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

26/02/2019 15:56:59

A total of six bombs were dropped on Pakistan based terrorist camps by the Indian Air Force Mirage 2000s - ANI quoting govt sources

26/02/2019 14:07:00

I swear on the soil, want let the nation bend, or die, or stop: PM Modi

26/02/2019 14:05:49

It's time to pay our ode to the Indian soldiers. I assure you that the nation is in safe hands: PM Modi

26/02/2019 13:55:01

Welcome the step taken by the government and stand with the govt on the same. I was expecting the same 2-3 days after Pulwama: MIM Chief Owaisi

26/02/2019 13:51:34

In a major achievement for Indian Air Forces, it has come to light that terrorist Masood Azhar's brother-in-law Yusuf Azhar has been killed in the air strikes.

26/02/2019 12:20:08

Indian Armed forces are well prepared. Indian nationals should not be worried of any action by Pakistan: Lt General DS Hudda

26/02/2019 12:07:45

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday briefed President Ramnath Kovind and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu about the air strikes carried out by Indian Airforce

26/02/2019 12:00:04

Congratulate Indian Airforce for their operation against Pakistan based terror camps, hope Pakistan learns a lesson from this: AK Antony, Former Defence Minister

26/02/2019 11:33:40

Jaish terrorist Azhar was running the terror camp which has been destroyed by Indian Air Force: Foreign Secretary

26/02/2019 11:43:26

Vijay Gokhale: In an intelligence lead operation in the early hours today, India struck the biggest training camp of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Balakot. In this operation, a very large number of JeM terrorists, trainers, senior commander & Jihadis were eliminated

26/02/2019 11:32:51

In an intelligence led operation, India struck Air strikes in Balakot; destroying terror camps in Pakistan: Foreign Secretary

26/02/2019 11:31:51

Terror modules could not have functioned in Pakistan without the support of Pakistani Army: Foreign Secretary

26/02/2019 11:30:07

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhle addresses press briefing on Air strikes carried out by Indian Air Force

26/02/2019 11:03:24

We have hightened the security at our air base, waiting for govt's official briefing. No strikes carried out from my base, S Srinivas, Air Commodore, Chandigarh

26/02/2019 10:40:27

Indian Army has taken a needed step and Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the leverage to the Army to take such an action: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar

26/02/2019 10:35:57

CCS meeting which took place in PMO ends. As per sources, the air strikes carried out by the Indian Air Force were discussed in the meeting.

26/02/2019 09:59:56

Home Minister Rajnath Singh along with Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reached Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday morning soon after Air strikes by Indian Airforce came to light.

26/02/2019 10:48:49

The Foreign Secretary is set to address media at 11:30am on Tuesday. As per sources, the airstrikes by Indian Air Force on Pakistan based terror camps will be officially announced.

26/02/2019 09:58:58

Internet services scrapped in Srinagar after reports of air strikes by Indian Airforce made headlines.

26/02/2019 09:49:39

Pakistan government calls emergency meeting after air strikes by Indian Airforce against Pakistan based terrorists. As per reports, the meeting has been called by Shah Mehmood Qureshi, where Pakistan is likely to discuss on the Indian action.

26/02/2019 09:43:04

I salute the bravery of Indian Air Force pilots who have made us proud by striking terror targets in Pakistan: Arvind Kejriwal

26/02/2019 09:45:45

As per reports, the air strikes have destroyed Hizbul, Jaish and Lashkar camps in 21 minutes, which killed 200-300 terrorists.

26/02/2019 09:35:38

As per sources, Indian Airforce conducted Air strikes for 21 minutes across Line of Control, which destroyed 200-300 casualties.

26/02/2019 09:30:46

National Security Advisor has briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on action by Indian Airforce. An official announcement on the same is likely to be made soon.

26/02/2019 09:26:39

Speaking on the attacks, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said -The problem now becomes PM Imran Khan’s commitment to his country where he said Pakistan will not think about responding, Pakistan WILL respond. What shape will response take? Where will response be? Will India have to respond to Pakistan’s response?

26/02/2019 09:25:38

The problem now becomes PM Imran Khan’s commitment to his country - “Pakistan will not think about responding, Pakistan WILL respond”. What shape will response take? Where will response be? Will India have to respond to Pakistan’s response?

26/02/2019 09:03:07

The attack has been carried out 12 days after deadly attacks by JeM terrorists claimed the lives of 40 Indian soldiers.