ISPR confirms 40 civilians, 11 soldiers martyred in Indian assault

The Indian military offensive launched on the night of May 6–7 resulted in the martyrdom of 40 innocent civilians and 11 valiant soldiers, according to data released by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday.

The soldiers lost their lives while courageously repelling the enemy during Marka-e-Haq. 

"These barbaric strikes resulted in the martyrdom of 40 civilians, among them 7 women and 15 children, while 121 others sustained injuries, including 10 women and 27 children," the ISPR statement read.

In a heartfelt tribute to the fallen soldiers and innocent civilians, the Pakistan Armed Forces declared their sacrifice an enduring symbol of the nation's resolute commitment to defending its borders with unwavering strength.

The name of the martyred personnel, as released by ISPR, ae:

Pakistan Army

Naik Abdul Rehman, Lance Naik Dilawar Khan, Lance Naik Ikramullah, Naik Waqar Khalid, Sepoy Muhammad Adeel Akbar, Sepoy Nisar. 

Pakistan Air Force

Squadron Leader Usman Yousuf, Chief Technician Aurangzeb, Senior Technician Najeeb, Corporal Technician Farooq, Senior Technician Mubashir.

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"The nation remains resolute in the face of aggression. 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 Inshallah," ISPR said in a statement.

On the night of 6-7 May 2025, the Indian Armed Forces launched unprovoked and reprehensible dastardly attacks targeting innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly. These barbaric strikes resulted in the martyrdom of 40 civilians—among them 7 women and 15… pic.twitter.com/jSFxR8iJ8C

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On the night of May 6-7, India escalated the conflict with Pakistan by targeting innocent civilians in a highly offensive military assault on three different areas, including Muzaffarabad and Kotli in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, and Bahawalpur.

During this cross-border military incursion, Pakistani forces were on high alert and successfully foiled the Indian attempt by downing five jets, including three Rafales, and by simultaneously jamming the communication system of Indian military satellites.

The Indian offensive attempts continued after India sent Israeli drones into Pakistani territory, which were subsequently shot down by Pakistan.

In the early hours of Saturday, Pakistan launched a retaliatory military operation titled ‘Bunyanum Marsoos’ following an Indian air strike targeting multiple sites in Punjab province, including Nur Khan Air Base, Shorkot Air Base, and Murid Air Base with air-to-ground missiles during overnight operations between Friday and Saturday.

India suffered substantia losses, including damage to numerous airbases at Suratgarh, Sirsa, Nalia, Adampur, Bhatinda, Barnala, Halwara, Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Udhampur, Mamoon, Ambala, and Pathankot.

Additionally, storage facilities for BrahMos missiles in Beas and Nagrota, which had been used to fire upon Pakistan and kill innocent civilians including children, were destroyed. The Pakistan Air Force also successfully targeted an S-400 system located at Adampur.