Overview

• Capt. Shiv Kumar, India’s defence attaché in Indonesia, said at a June 10 seminar that political constraints barring strikes on military installations led to the loss of some IAF fighter jets during Operation Sindoor’s initial raids.
• The Indian Embassy in Jakarta clarified that his presentation was taken out of context and stressed that Operation Sindoor’s objective was to neutralize terrorist infrastructure without escalating hostilities.
• Congress figures including Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera accused the government of misleading the public on aircraft losses and questioned its refusal to convene an all-party meeting or special Parliament session.
• Military sources note that after May 7’s setbacks, India shifted tactics to suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses using BrahMos missiles and loitering munitions against Pakistani military sites.
• The ceasefire agreed on May 10 remains in effect as the government defends its civilian-led mandate and faces renewed demands for full transparency.