Pakistan is increasing its troop deployment along the border, indicating potential offensive intent, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said on Saturday at a joint press briefing.
The press conference was also addressed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
Singh emphasized that while India has effectively countered all hostile actions with proportionate responses, it remains committed to de-escalation—provided Pakistan demonstrates reciprocal restraint.
“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. Indian armed forces reiterated their commitment to non-escalation, provided the Pakistan side reciprocates,” Singh said.
“In a swift and calibrated response, Indian armed forces carried out a precision strike only at identified military targets… Pakistan has also attempted to execute a continued malicious misinformation campaign, with claims of destruction of the Indian S-400 system, destruction of airfields at Suratgarh and Sirsa… India unequivocally rejects these false claims being spread by Pakistan,” she added.
Earlier , the Indian Army said in a statement that Pakistan was continuing its “blatant escalation” along the western border through repeated drone incursions and munitions attacks, warning that such “enemy designs” would be thwarted.
In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence said Pakistan continued hostilities on May 10 by targeting civilian areas and religious sites, including the historic Shambhu Temple in Jammu.
“Multiple armed drones were sent through the night, endangering civilians and religious sites. The Indian Armed Forces remain vigilant and are committed to defending the sovereignty of the nation,” the ministry said.
In a separate update, the ministry called the continued use of drone incursions and munitions along the western front a “matter of grave concern.”
“At approximately 0500 hrs today, multiple armed enemy drones were detected over Khasa Cantt, Amritsar. Our air defence units responded swiftly, intercepting and neutralising all hostile UAVs. This blatant attempt to violate India’s sovereignty and endanger civilian lives is unacceptable,” it added.
Earlier, the Defence Ministry had reported drone sightings at 26 locations along the International Border and Line of Control (LoC), including suspected armed drones. The affected areas include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet, and Lakhi Nala.