India’s much-hyped military image has been left in tatters following Pakistan’s bold and successful retaliatory strikes, which not only dismantled key Indian defence installations in broad daylight but also sent shockwaves through Indian political and media circles. As the Modi government reels from a cascade of military, cyber, and strategic failures, Indian and international media are now questioning the very foundation of India’s national security.
Pakistan’s retaliatory campaign, launched in response to unprovoked Indian aggression, resulted in the complete destruction of multiple Indian airfields—including Udhampur, Bhatinda, Akhnoor, and Sirsa—stripping the Indian Air Force of critical operational capacity. In one of the most devastating blows, Pakistan’s cutting-edge hypersonic missiles obliterated India’s S-400 missile defence system in Udhampur, a Russian-made platform valued at $1.5 billion.
The scale and precision of Pakistan’s strikes have sparked panic within India’s defence circles, with major media outlets such as NDTV and Al Jazeera openly questioning the utility of India’s bloated defence budget and the Modi regime’s inability to protect strategic installations.
India’s failure, however, extended far beyond the battlefield. In a simultaneous cyber onslaught, Pakistani operatives successfully breached the websites of the BJP, Maharashtra Election Commission, and the Indian Air Force. Over 2,500 surveillance cameras were reportedly hacked, and sensitive national security data was leaked—plunging Indian authorities into disarray and exposing severe lapses in cyber defence.
As Pakistan asserted dominance across air, ground, and digital domains, India’s internal chaos deepened. Artillery depots in Dehrangyari, BrahMos missile storage in Nagrota, and the Uri field depot were completely destroyed, causing significant material and personnel losses. Reports also indicate a demoralized Indian military, unable to mount an effective response or protect its assets.
In an effort to suppress growing dissent, the Modi government has even targeted freedom of expression. When senior journalist Karan Thapar interviewed defence analyst Parveen Swamy about India’s failures, Swamy was reportedly banned from further media appearances—sparking outrage over increasing censorship and authoritarian control.
Pakistan’s military and cyber capabilities, long underestimated by India, have now been recognized globally. Defence experts and international media have acknowledged that the Pakistan Air Force—ranked among the best in the world—has decisively exposed the myth of India’s military superiority.
While Pakistan stands firm in defending its sovereignty with unmatched precision and professionalism, India finds itself cornered on the global stage—its leadership discredited, its security apparatus shattered, and its public demanding accountability.
