Pakistan faces another embarrassment as President Zardari admits army hid in bunkers during Operation Sindoor

Islamabad (The Uttam Hindu): Pakistan, surrounded by allegations of harboring terrorism, has once again found itself in an uncomfortable position on the international stage. This time, the revelations came not from an outside agency, but from Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari himself. His statement has revealed the true condition of the Pakistani army during Operation Sindoor.

Pakistan faces another embarrassment, President Zardari admits that the Pakistani army was hiding in bunkers during Operation Sindoor. : Addressing a public function, President Zardari admitted that the Pakistani army was hiding in bunkers during the tense situation. He also said that he himself was advised to stay in the bunker for security reasons. This statement comes at a time when Pakistan has been continuously boasting about its military strength.

Experts say Zardari's statement exposes Pakistan's internal weaknesses. The country is currently grappling with a severe economic crisis, rising inflation, and the burden of massive debt. In such a situation, Pakistan lacks the capacity to withstand prolonged military tension. The army's retreat into bunkers reflects this insecurity and pressure.

It is noteworthy that in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, India launched "Operation Sindoor" on the night of May 6-7. In this operation, the Indian Army carried out precision strikes against terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). A total of nine locations were targeted, including the headquarters and training centers of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. These were the locations from which terrorist attacks against India were being plotted.

The day of April 22nd is still fresh in people's minds, when terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack claimed the lives of 26 innocent people. More than three months have passed since the incident, but the families of the victims are grieving and the nationwide outrage remains. The TRF claimed responsibility for the attack that day and shared a photo of the incident.