India Pakistan Conflict: Calm Prevails in Rajouri; What Pakistan Lost After Pahalgam Misadventure?

Morning visuals from Rajouri in Jammu & Kashmir show a peaceful start to the day, a stark contrast to the tense nights that preceded it. According to an official statement from the Indian Army, “The night remained largely peaceful in Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the international border. No incident has been reported, marking the first calm night in recent days.”

#WATCH | Jammu & Kashmir: Morning visuals from Rajouri.

As per the Indian Army, "The night remained largely peaceful in Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the international border. No incident has been reported, marking the first calm night in recent days" pic.twitter.com/tzD8Oejko6

— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2025

While the silence in Rajouri brings some relief to residents, the broader narrative of the India-Pakistan conflict continues to unfold, especially after Pakistan’s ill-fated misadventure near Pahalgam.

Heavy Losses for Pakistan

Sources and open-source intelligence indicate that Pakistan suffered significant setbacks following their escalatory actions:

12 Air Bases Neutralized: Indian precision strikes targeted key Pakistani air infrastructure. Though official confirmation remains limited, satellite imagery and intercepts point toward damaged hangars, runways, and control systems.

9 Terror Launchpads Destroyed: Based on ground intelligence and drone reconnaissance, Indian forces successfully took down multiple launchpads across PoK used for cross-border infiltration.

5 Pakistani Fighter Jets Downed: Tactical air superiority allowed India to shoot down or disable five of Pakistan’s jets attempting retaliation or intrusion.

40+ Pakistani Personnel Eliminated: Estimates suggest over 40 Pakistani military personnel were either killed or critically injured in India’s multi-pronged response.

Air Defence Systems Jammed or Damaged: Electronic warfare units played a key role in disabling radar and missile lock systems, reducing Pakistan’s defensive capabilities significantly.

Diplomatic Isolation Deepens: The global community, including key allies, have so far distanced themselves from Pakistan’s aggression, calling for restraint and action against terror networks.

Pakistan in Denial Mode

Despite suffering major blows, public narratives from across the border continue to celebrate “victory.” But Indian netizens aren’t buying it. A viral tweet by user @SandiipGandot… fact-checks the claim with brutal honesty:

“Which victory? Losing 12 air bases, 9 terror camps, 5 air jets, 40 personnel... air defence... Begging for ceasefire is victory???”

Another tweet from @HarshTyagi added,

“B* jeet ka jashn mana rahe aur India ne jo foda hai uska dhua piche video me dikh raha hai.”

This online backlash, paired with ground reports, paints a clear picture—Pakistan may be celebrating, but the smoke tells another story.

The Larger Message

As India maintains operational readiness, the message is loud and clear: aggression will be met with strength. The calm in Rajouri is hard-won—not by chance, but by firm and strategic military responses. With Pakistan now facing a diplomatic, military, and internal credibility crisis, denial may be its only refuge.