Pakistan says 51 dead in Indian strikes last week; India reports 20 fatalities

Iran Press TV

Tuesday, 13 May 2025 9:44 AM

Pakistan’s military has said that 51 individuals, comprising 40 civilians and 11 armed forces personnel, were killed during Indian strikes last week, while New Delhi has reported 20 fatalities from Islamabad’s attacks.

The military reported the figure in a statement on Tuesday, saying the dead included seven women and 15 children. It said 11 of its personnel had also been killed, while 78 others had received injuries.

India, on the other hand, reported that 15 civilians and five soldiers had been killed during the clashes.

The hostilities, which spanned four days, followed a terror attack in the Indian-administered Kashmir that had claimed the lives of 26 people.

India blamed the incident on Pakistan, and carried out missile strikes against Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Upon announcing the strikes, New Delhi said it was hitting what it called “terrorist infrastructure.”

Pakistan that has consistently denied any involvement in the terror attack retaliated with cross-border artillery fire and drone operations, besides reporting downing of many Indian military aircraft. New Delhi has not reported facing any such incidents.

Trading threats of crushing ‘potential breaches’

Both sides, meanwhile, exchanged threats of retaliating harshly against likely breaches of a ceasefire agreement that was reached on Saturday, ending the hostilities, although reports showed that the deal was holding on Tuesday.

The Pakistani military’s statement blamed “India’s unprovoked and reprehensible dastardly attacks” for the fatalities.

It added, “Let there be no ambiguity: any attempt to challenge Pakistan’s sovereignty or territorial integrity, ever again, shall be met with a swift, full-spectrum, and decisive response.”

And on Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, denounced Pakistan for, what he called, choosing aggression over cooperation in “combating terrorism.”

He warned, “If another terrorist attack against India is carried out, a strong response will be given.”

The international community has, however, welcomed the ceasefire agreement, urging both nations to use the opportunity to reduce tensions and pursue lasting peace in the region.

India and Pakistan each administer a part of Kashmir, but both claim the territory in full.