Fearing backlash, India hid its war losses — but the latest announcement reveals the truth.
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ISLAMABAD – After weeks of denial, the Indian military has finally let the cat out of the bag. In a quiet but revealing move, authorities have begun awarding posthumous military honours — unintentionally confirming what they long tried to hide: significant casualties during the recent conflict with Pakistan.
According to security sources, India suffered over 250 fatalities during Operation Sindoor, especially along the Line of Control (LoC). Despite repeated claims of “no losses,” the official honours list tells a different story.
Casualties Confirmed Through Honours:
- 4 Indian Air Force pilots killed — 3 of them flew Rafale fighter jets
- 5 operators of the S-400 air defence system killed at Adampur Airbase
- 9 personnel from Udhampur Airbase, including air defence unit members
- 2 soldiers from Rajouri aviation base
- 4 personnel, including the officer-in-charge, from the Uri supply depot
Families of the deceased have reportedly been instructed not to share any images or tributes online, as Indian authorities attempt to control the narrative and limit public scrutiny.
The posthumous honours follow Pakistan’s massive retaliatory campaign, Opration Bunyan-um-Marsoos, launched in response to India’s unprovoked missile strikes. Pakistan struck several Indian military installations, reportedly downing six IAF fighter jets, including three Rafales, and destroying dozens of drones.
The conflict lasted nearly 87 hours and ended with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on May 10. According to ISPR, 53 people were martyred in Indian strikes on Pakistani soil — including 13 armed forces personnel and 40 civilians.
Critics now ask: If India claimed no losses… why the medals?
