India Pakistan Conflict: Pakistan Moves Troops to Forward Areas; Indian Armed Forces Maintain High Operational Readiness

After targeting several locations and civilians in different parts of India, the Pakistan Army is now shifting its troops towards forward areas, signalling possible offensive intentions and further escalation in hostilities.

Addressing a press briefing on Saturday, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh confirmed,

“Pakistan Army has been observed to be moving its troops towards forward areas, indicating an offensive intent to further escalation. Indian armed forces remain in a high state of operational readiness, and all hostile actions have been effectively countered and responded proportionately.”

She also highlighted India’s stance on de-escalation:

“India has reiterated its commitment to de-escalation, conditional on reciprocal restraint from Pakistan.”

In the same address, Wing Commander Singh dismissed Pakistan’s propaganda campaign:

“Pakistan has also attempted to execute a continued malicious misinformation campaign, with claims of destruction of the Indian S-400 system, and airfields at Suratgarh and Sirsa... India unequivocally rejects these false claims being spread by Pakistan.”

Kamikaze Drone Attacks Foiled in Punjab

Earlier Saturday morning, Pakistan launched Byker YIHA III Kamikaze drones targeting residential areas in Punjab’s Amritsar. Indian Army Air Defence successfully intercepted and destroyed the drones mid-air around 5 AM.

“The drone was aimed to target civilian areas and innocent civilians. The attempt was thwarted by Army Air Defence guns,” defence officials stated.

Fragments of unidentified projectiles were also found by locals in Rajasthan’s Barmer, adding to the civilian distress triggered by Pakistan’s provocative actions.

India Strikes Back: Airbases Hit Inside Pakistan

In a calibrated and immediate response, Indian armed forces launched precision strikes on four airbases in Pakistan in the early hours of Saturday. According to ANI:

#WATCH | Delhi | #OperationSindoor | Wing Commander Vyomika Singh says, "...Pakistan Army has been observed to be moving its troops towards forward areas, indicating an offensive intent to further escalation. Indian armed forces remain in a high state of operational readiness,… pic.twitter.com/hmbqPVEGBF

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2025

"In a precision retaliatory strike, Indian Air Force hit four airbases inside Pakistan early Saturday morning, following unprovoked attacks on Indian territory including use of drones and missiles. The strikes were aimed solely at military infrastructure. #IndiaStrikesBack"

This swift action underscores India’s resolve to respond firmly yet proportionately to any act of aggression, while remaining open to de-escalation through reciprocal measures.