š° Operation Banyan Marsus: Pakistanās Strategic Response to Indian Attacks
In a high-level press conference, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, spokesperson of the Pakistan Army, alongside Pakistan Air Force and Navy officers, announced key outcomes of Operation Banyan Marsus, conducted in response to Indian aggression on May 6 and 7.
š Civilian Casualties Prompted Military Action
General Chaudhry stated that dozens of Pakistani women and children were martyred in Indian attacks. He offered condolences to the families of the victims and paid tribute to all those who gave their lives defending the homeland.
šÆ Military Objectives Achieved with Full Coordination
Operation Banyan Marsus was a coordinated tri-service military operation involving land, air, sea, and cyberspace. It targeted 26 critical Indian military installations involved in hostilities against Pakistan.
Key sites hit included:
- Airbases and logistics centers in Suratgarh, Sirsa, Adampur, and Awantipora
- Missile depots in Beas and Nagrota
- Command centers of 10 and 80 Brigades
- Radar and surveillance systems in Uri and Poonch
- S-400 missile defense systems in Bajh and Adampur
š Air and Cyber Superiority Demonstrated
The Pakistan Air Force flew armed drones over key Indian cities, including New Delhi, to assert aerial dominance and deterrence. Meanwhile, the military launched major cyberattacks, disabling Indian communications and infrastructure.
āMany capabilities were used in a limited manner, while others remain reserved for future contingencies,ā the DG ISPR noted.
š§ Precision and Restraint
The DG ISPR emphasized that Pakistanās response was āaccurate, balanced, and limited.ā Targets were chosen carefully to avoid civilian casualties, reinforcing Pakistanās claim to moral and strategic restraint.
š”ļø Eastern Front Attacks Linked to Internal Destabilization
The army spokesperson linked the surge in terrorist activity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan to Indiaās proxies. He claimed that these internal attacks intensified while Pakistani forces were engaged on the eastern border.
āThis is undeniable evidence that India is promoting terrorism inside Pakistan,ā said General Chaudhry.
š£ļø National Unity and Support Acknowledged
He praised:
- The armed forces for their professionalism
- The youth and cyber volunteers for their digital defense
- The media for countering Indian propaganda
- Political leaders for putting aside differences and standing with the military
- The Prime Minister and Cabinet for decisive leadership
š Final Warning to India
The press conference concluded with a clear warning:
āNo one should doubt that if our sovereignty is violated, our response will be swift and decisive.ā
