IAF Jet Loss in Operation Sindoor Sparks Political Storm Over Defence Attache’s Revelation

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:10am on 30 Jun 2025,Monday India Global

During a Jakarta seminar, Indian Defence Attache Captain Shiv Kumar revealed that the Indian Air Force lost several jets in Operation Sindoor on May 7 due to political restrictions that prevented strikes on Pakistani military assets. His remarks sparked controversy, with critics alleging the government’s constraints gave Pakistan an upper hand. The Indian Embassy in Indonesia later clarified that his comments were taken out of context. The Congress party accused the Modi government of misleading the nation and demanded a special Parliament session to address the issue, calling for transparency about the losses and the decision-making behind the operation. (PC: India Today)    

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