RAWALPINDI - As Pakistan marks the first anniversary of Operation Bunyan Um Marsoos, military sources have confirmed that the Pakistan Army delivered a devastating blow to Indian military infrastructure in the Poonch sector of Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir, targeting and destroying an Indian Army Brigade Headquarters during the May 2025 conflict.
The precision strike, carried out as part of Pakistan's decisive response to Indian aggression, caused significant damage to Indian military installations and resulted in substantial casualties on the enemy side-inflicting a humiliation from which Indian forces have yet to recover .
According to official military sources, the Pakistan Army's counteroffensive targeted key Indian military command and control infrastructure across the Line of Control. Among the most significant targets struck was the Brigade Headquarters at "K G Top" in the Poonch sector-a strategic military installation responsible for directing Indian operations in the region .
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Pakistan targeted Indian Army Brigade headquarters in Poonch, Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir during Operation Bunyan Um Marsoos causing damage and injuring troops there.
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The strike was part of a broader, multi-domain operation that saw Pakistan's armed forces-Army, Air Force, and Navy-operating in seamless coordination to deliver calibrated, proportionate retaliation for India's unprovoked aggression .
The operation was not limited to the Poonch Brigade Headquarters. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan's armed forces targeted and destroyed 26 key Indian military installations in a response that was overwhelming in its scale and precision .
| Target Category | Specific Installations |
|---|---|
| Airbases | Suratgarh, Sirsa, Bhuj, Naliya, Adampur, Bhatinda, Barnala, Halwara, Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Udhampur, Mamun, Ambala, Pathankot |
| Missile Facilities | BrahMos storage sites at Beas and Nagrota (linked to civilian casualties) |
| Air Defense Systems | S-400 systems at Adampur and Bhuj (neutralized by Pakistan Air Force) |
| Logistical Hubs | Field Supply Depot at Uri, Radar Station at Poonch |
| Command Centers | Headquarters at KG Top and Naushera |
| Training Facilities | Hubs in Rajauri and Naushera (used for training proxy elements) |
| Border Posts | Multiple Indian military posts across LoC (several raised white flags in surrender) |
The strikes were executed using advanced network-centric warfare, real-time situational intelligence, and precision-guided munitions, including the indigenously developed Fatah series F1 and F2 missiles, long-range loitering munitions, and precision artillery .
Multiple Indian media sources have confirmed significant casualties suffered by India during the May 2025 conflict. Official reports documented:
13 civilians killed in Poonch district alone, including four children and three Sikh men who lost their lives when an artillery shell struck a Gurdwara in Poonch town
Over 50 civilians injured across Poonch and other sectors
One Indian Army soldier (Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar of the 5 Field Regiment) confirmed killed in the shelling
The worst-hit was the Poonch district, which accounted for all civilian deaths, with officials identifying victims including Balvinder Kour (33), Mohd Zain Khan (10), his sister Zoya Khan (12), Amrik Singh (55), and Ranjeet Singh (48), among others .
The operation showcased Pakistan's growing technological edge in modern warfare. Key capabilities demonstrated included:
Pakistani armed drones patrolled deep into Indian airspace, hovering over major cities-including New Delhi and sensitive government facilities-demonstrating Pakistan's strategic reach and unchallenged aerial superiority .
Pakistani cyber warriors executed one of the most sophisticated hacking operations in modern warfare history, reportedly seizing control of Indian Air Force systems, railway networks, major power plants, television channels, and critical national installations-leaving the enemy blind, paralyzed, and exposed .
The Pakistan Air Force shot down five of India's most advanced combat aircraft, including Rafale, SU-30, and MiG-29 fighter jets, during high-intensity aerial engagements-all while suffering zero losses of their own .
The Poonch sector emerged as a primary theater of operations during the conflict. Indian media reported intense artillery and mortar shelling across all LoC points in Poonch, including Balakote, Mendhar, Mankote, Krishna Ghati, Gulpur, Kerni, and even Poonch district headquarters .
The scale of Pakistani shelling was described by Indian officials as "one of the most intense" in years, representing the first major ceasefire violation after the February 25, 2021, renewal of the ceasefire agreement .
Despite the overwhelming nature of the response, international observers noted that Pakistan's strikes were calibrated and proportionate-targeting only military infrastructure while avoiding civilian areas. This restraint, exercised while under direct attack, earned Pakistan praise from global leaders .
The operation brought an end to four days of Indian military adventurism that had begun with missile strikes on Pakistani territory. India's "Operation Sindoor"-launched with great fanfare-ended in catastrophic failure.
Pakistani air defense systems intercepted and destroyed Indian missiles, including BrahMos supersonic projectiles
Indian aircraft were systematically hunted and destroyed by PAF fighter jets
Facing devastating losses, India requested a ceasefire-a ceasefire Pakistan granted only after all military objectives were achieved
One year after the operation, the destruction of the Indian Army Brigade Headquarters in Poonch stands as a symbol of Pakistan's unwavering commitment to defending its sovereignty.
26 Indian military installations destroyed
5 Indian fighter jets shot down (including Rafale, SU-30, MiG-29)
S-400 air defense systems neutralized
Indian forces humiliated, forced to request ceasefire
Zero PAF losses sustained
As the nation commemorates the first anniversary of Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq, the message from Rawalpindi remains unambiguous: Pakistan does not seek war, but any act of aggression will be met with a response so devastating that it will be remembered for generations.
The ruins of the Indian Brigade Headquarters in Poonch serve as that reminder-a testament to Pakistan's iron resolve and the professionalism of its armed forces .
