Pakistan’s audacious airstrikes deep into Afghanistan have provoked India’s stern rebuke, with New Delhi branding the move as profoundly irresponsible—especially timed during Ramadan. Casualties mounted to 17 dead, including vulnerable civilians, and six missing, casting a long shadow over the operation’s intent.
In an official readout, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal articulated India’s position: ‘We strongly condemn Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghan soil in the sacred month.’ He portrayed it as yet another facade for Pakistan’s internal failures, reaffirming Delhi’s solidarity with Afghanistan’s independence.
Dubbed an intelligence-driven hit on TTP networks, the raids targeted seven sites in Nangarhar and Paktika. Pakistan’s Attaullah Tarar touted the precision on X, but Afghan outcry drowned out the narrative.
‘Last night’s bombing in our provinces killed and wounded dozens of civilians—women and children among them,’ tweeted Zabihullah Mujahid, fueling bilateral acrimony.
This flare-up revives memories of prior skirmishes, with Afghanistan signaling reprisals. India’s vocal support bolsters Kabul, positioning Delhi as a counterweight to Pakistani influence.
Regionally, the strikes complicate counter-terror efforts, as TTP threats straddle borders. India’s critique amplifies calls for accountability, potentially galvanizing international pressure on Islamabad. In the end, this episode demands urgent talks to safeguard civilian lives and regional peace.