Pakistan early Saturday launched a large-scale military operation, codenamed Bunyan Marsoos (Iron Wall), targeting multiple strategic Indian installations in response to India’s missile strikes on Pakistani territory. Security sources confirmed that seven key Indian military sites were hit, including the Pathankot air base, Udhampur air base, Gujarat air base, Rajasthan air base, and a BrahMos missile storage facility.
The operation was initiated after India fired air-to-ground missiles late Friday at three Pakistani air bases—Nur Khan (Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal), and Shorkot. However, all Pakistan Air Force (PAF) assets remained unharmed, as confirmed by Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. He issued a stern warning to India, stating, “Now just wait for our response,” and accused New Delhi of escalating regional instability through its actions.
The name Bunyan Marsoos is derived from the Quran, specifically Surah Al-Saff (61:4), which symbolizes unity and unshakable defense. The verse in Arabic and its translation are as follows:
إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الَّذِينَ يُقَاتِلُونَ فِي سَبِيلِهِ صَفًّا كَأَنَّهُم بُنْيَانٌ مَّرْصُوصٌ
“Indeed, Allah loves those who fight in His cause in a battle formation as though they are a solid structure cemented with molten lead.”
Before the operation commenced, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir offered Fajr prayers and recited Surah Al-Saff, seeking divine guidance and blessings for the mission.
In a symbolic gesture, Pakistan dedicated its Al-Fateh ballistic missile strike—used in Operation Bunyan Marsoos—to the innocent Pakistani children allegedly martyred in Indian aggression, reaffirming the nation’s resolve to defend its sovereignty and honor their sacrifice.
Prior to the missile strikes, the Pakistan Army had already retaliated against Indian aggression along the Line of Control (LoC), destroying three Indian posts in the Kellar and Rakh Chaqri sectors. These included the Meheree post at Khalsha Top, Dana Top, and Mound post, inflicting significant losses on Indian forces.
The latest escalation marks a dangerous deterioration in tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, with Pakistan vowing to respond with full force to any further aggression. The operation underscores Pakistan’s military preparedness and unwavering commitment to national defense in the face of external threats.
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