At least 51 people have died in an Indian attack on Pakistan, according to a statement from the Pakistan Army on Tuesday, May 13. The military confirmed the incident and shared details about the victims.
The attack reportedly hit both military and civilian targets. Among the dead are 11 members of the security forces. The army released their names and ranks. The remaining 40 victims were civilians. This group included seven women and 15 children.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), which is the media arm of Pakistan’s military, shared the news. It said that the attack also left many others injured. According to the statement, 121 civilians were hurt. Many of them are in serious condition. In addition, 78 members of the army and paramilitary groups were also injured.
Photos from satellites show that the attack damaged several military buildings. One of the damaged sites is an airbase, though its name was not shared. The images also show damage to supply depots and army housing.
So far, Pakistan has not given full details of the damage. However, people near the affected areas have said they heard loud blasts. Some shared videos showing fire and smoke rising from the bases.
In a press release, the Pakistan Army said, “India’s actions are a violation of international laws. This is a clear act of aggression.” It added that Pakistan has the right to answer in self-defense.
The army also claimed that they tried to avoid any large-scale fighting. “Pakistan acted with care and did not respond at first. But if this continues, we will take strong action,” the military warned.
The government of India has not yet made a statement on the issue. News outlets in India have also not reported any official reason for the attack. This silence has raised questions in the region and abroad.
The United Nations and other world groups have asked both countries to stay calm. A spokesperson for the UN said, “We urge both sides to avoid further conflict and to solve issues through talks.”
The latest attack comes after months of rising tension between India and Pakistan. The two countries have a long history of conflict, mainly over the region of Kashmir. In the past, this has led to many deadly clashes.
In recent weeks, both countries have increased their military presence near the border. Experts say this has made the situation more dangerous. “Any small spark could lead to a big war,” said one analyst.
The people of Pakistan are in shock. In cities near the attack, many shops stayed closed as people mourned the dead. Schools were also shut down for the day.
Families of the victims are asking for justice. One man, whose brother was among the dead, said, “We want answers. Why did this happen? Who will take responsibility?”
The Pakistan government is expected to hold an emergency meeting soon. Officials will discuss the next steps and possible actions. There is growing pressure from the public to respond.
In a late-night TV address, a Pakistani minister said, “We are a peaceful nation. But we will not allow others to harm us without facing the consequences.”
This event marks one of the deadliest attacks between the two nuclear-armed nations in recent years. The world will be watching closely as the situation unfolds.