India targeted, damaged Pakistan’s Neelum-Jhelum dam, says ISPR chief

Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Wednesday morning said in a media briefing that following last night's "unprovoked" attack by India, it committed another regrettable act, which was targeting and damaging the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project, Report informs via Samaa TV.

Addressing the briefing, the military spokesman questioned if India wanted to target the water of the people of Pakistan. "Does international and war laws allow targeting the water reserves of a country?" he asked.

Furthermore, Lt Gen Chaudhry explained that India launched unprovoked attacks on Pakistan during the night between May 6 and 7, targeting six different locations, including mosques and civilian areas. It resulted in the martyrdom of at least 26 civilians and injuries to 46 others, he added.

The ISPR Director General confirmed that Indian forces deliberately targeted places of worship in multiple cities, including Ahmedpur East and Muridke. “This is a clear reflection of the Hindutva mindset of the Modi government,” he said, condemning the attacks.

He also revealed that at the time of the Indian attack, multiple domestic and foreign commercial flights were airborne within Pakistani airspace, carrying thousands of passengers.

The Pakistan armed forces responded swiftly to the Indian aggression. According to the ISPR chief, the Pakistan Air Force shot down five Indian fighter jets, including three Rafale jets and one MiG-29 aircraft, in areas like Bathinda, Jammu, and Srinagar. "The Indian planes were shot down when the enemy attacked Pakistan," he explained.

The Pakistan army also targeted and destroyed key Indian military positions. These included the destruction of the Indian Infantry Brigade Headquarters and enemy check posts at Danna, Gafdar, Dodhial, Chhatri, and Khaki Tekri. In the Badori sector, 50 Indian soldiers were reported to have fled from the Jolly Post during Pakistan’s counterstrike.

“Our armed forces gave a befitting response in a short time. The Pakistan Air Force did not allow any Indian aircraft to enter our territory. All Pakistani military and strategic assets remain completely safe,” the ISPR Director General affirmed.

He added that today’s scheduled visits of domestic and international media to areas like Muridke and Bahawalpur provided transparency and contradicted Indian propaganda — especially as these were the very areas now targeted by Indian forces.

"Pakistan does not want war but is fully prepared to defend itself," the ISPR spokesperson emphasized, calling for regional and global stakeholders to take note of India’s provocative actions.