40 civilians, 11 soldiers also martyred in India's brutal attacks: ISPR

Islamabad: Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) says that 40 civilians and 11 soldiers were martyred in India’s brutal attacks.

According to the Pakistan Army’s Public Relations Department, on the intervening night of May 6 and 7, Indian forces launched unprovoked and condemnable brutal attacks, targeting innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly.

ISPR stated that 40 civilians were martyred in the Indian attacks, including 7 women and 15 children, while 121 people, including 10 women and 27 children, were injured in the attacks.

According to the ISPR, in response to Indian aggression, Pakistani armed forces retaliated vigorously and 11 soldiers were martyred while defending the motherland, while 78 soldiers of the armed forces were injured.

According to the ISPR, the martyred soldiers include Naik Abdul Rehman, Lance Naik Dilawar Khan, Lance Naik Ikramullah, Naik Waqar Khalid, Sepoy Muhammad Adeel Akbar, and Sepoy Nisar.

In addition, Squadron Leader Usman Yousuf, Chief Technician Aurangzeb, Senior Technician Najeeb, Corporal Technician Farooq, and Senior Technician Mubashir of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) are also among the martyrs.

The ISPR said that the great sacrifice of the martyrs is an eternal symbol of courage, dedication, and unwavering patriotism. The great sacrifice of the martyrs will always be remembered. The nation is resolute in the face of aggression. There should be no ambiguity in this. Any attempt to challenge Pakistan's sovereignty or territorial integrity will be met with a strong and decisive response.