The Indian Air Force has made it clear that it achieved its mission in Pakistan, which has again been reiterated by the IAF chief, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa (Page 1, “We hit target in Balakot, didn’t count casualties: IAF chief”, March 5), Even if one presumes that no terrorist was killed, the Balakot mission sends a clear warning to Pakistan: failure to take action against terrorists will result in India hunting them down. India has demonstrated its capability to do this.
This is more important than the evidence of casualties which the government’s critics, including the Opposition parties, seem so keen on wanting to know (“Breach of security or a lie: Yechury”, March 5 and “Ahluwalia video creates a furore”, March 3).
P. Mangalachandran,
West Ponniam, Kannur, Kerala
It is strange that after the air strikes, a section in India has begun demanding proof of the attack with the exact number of casualties of terror groups. One must support the acts of our defence forces who ensure that we are safe in every corner of India. This demand for proof is embarrassing, indirectly giving the enemies of India an advantage.
Ishant Chuttani,
Bahadurgarh, Haryana