The Indian Army has strongly condemned Pakistan for allegedly targeting civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and schools, during recent cross-border hostilities. Speaking at a press briefing, Colonel Sofia Qureshi, a senior Army spokesperson, labeled the attacks as “condemnable and unprofessional,” pointing specifically to strikes near air bases in Srinagar, Awantipur, and Udhampur.
The accusations come in the midst of spiraling tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, following a series of aggressive military actions across the Line of Control (LoC). According to Indian defense sources, Pakistan’s attacks have not only disrupted military operations but endangered civilian lives, prompting New Delhi to initiate Operation Sindoor — a calibrated series of air and missile strikes targeting Pakistani air defense systems and terror launch pads.
“This is not just a military escalation; it’s a moral line that has been crossed,” said Colonel Qureshi. “Hospitals and schools must remain beyond the reach of warfare. Pakistan’s deliberate targeting of civilian spaces violates all norms of international conduct.”
As part of its response, India temporarily closed airports in border areas and activated emergency protocols to protect key population centers. Operation Sindoor, launched in the early hours of May 7, has focused on neutralizing threats without escalating into a full-scale war, according to government officials. Defense analysts note that India’s strikes were “surgical and limited in scope,” targeting terror infrastructure in both Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
Meanwhile, heavy shelling and intense gunfire have continued along the LoC, with civilian casualties reported on both sides. The conflict has sparked global concern, with countries including the United States, Russia, and members of the European Union urging restraint and a return to diplomacy.
International humanitarian organizations have also condemned any targeting of civilian sites, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities that risk drawing the region into wider conflict. The United Nations has called for an impartial investigation into the allegations surrounding attacks on non-military infrastructure.
Despite mounting international pressure, India remains firm in its resolve. “We are committed to defending our people and our sovereignty,” said a senior official from the Ministry of Defence. “But we will not allow civilian lives to be used as bargaining chips in this dangerous game.”
As both militaries remain on high alert and information warfare intensifies on digital platforms, the coming days will be critical in determining whether diplomacy or escalation shapes the next chapter of this longstanding and volatile rivalry.
