CriticalThought
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First of all, free fall drop of payload is a mark of absolute shame for any pilot. ISPR has shown clear pictures of base of exploded ammunition. The crater shown is consistent with an explosion of 1000lb ammunition in soil.
Second, ISPR has clearly stated that the incursion itself was 3-4 km. At that depth, you do not engage in peace time for fear of wreckage falling on enemy soil. Also, the decision to fire is not up to the pilot unless clearance has been given from ground controller. As of now, we have no clear idea what level in the chain of command was responsible for not engaging.
Third, even if the decision to engage had been made, it is definite that the strike package would be accompanied by fighter escorts. I am theorizing here, but it would be a textbook feint for the fighters to engage CAP aircraft elsewhere giving room to strike package to swiftly deploy.
Fourth, no matter how unprofessional, and how hastily executed, this is an Indian attack on sovereign Pakistani soil. It is the Pakistani response that matters now. Mr Imran Khan is famous for his U-turns. After giving a clear warning of retaliating without thinking, no response will forever make him Mr. U Turn. Or may be Ummmmran Khan instead of Imran Khan, abbreviated as UK (of which he is an export) instead of IK.
Nations that have self-respect, confidence, and understanding of the meaning of sovereignty and freedom, do not let attacks of this nature pass by. Seen alongside the Atlantique fiasco and the OBL raid, it puts Pakistan's credibility to uphold it's sovereignty in tatters and a joke in the world.
Fifth, what is the most damning outcome is the building Indian narrative. Even if based on lies, apparently there is a control room of JeM named Alpha-3 along with other infrastructure. As an analogy, if a neighbor gives an open challenge, then comes in the night and paints on your wall 'Thief lives here' and signs his name for the world to see, what would you do? This analogy applies here. If this Indian narrative isn't shutdown forcefully, a time will come when it takes on a life of its own.
Second, ISPR has clearly stated that the incursion itself was 3-4 km. At that depth, you do not engage in peace time for fear of wreckage falling on enemy soil. Also, the decision to fire is not up to the pilot unless clearance has been given from ground controller. As of now, we have no clear idea what level in the chain of command was responsible for not engaging.
Third, even if the decision to engage had been made, it is definite that the strike package would be accompanied by fighter escorts. I am theorizing here, but it would be a textbook feint for the fighters to engage CAP aircraft elsewhere giving room to strike package to swiftly deploy.
Fourth, no matter how unprofessional, and how hastily executed, this is an Indian attack on sovereign Pakistani soil. It is the Pakistani response that matters now. Mr Imran Khan is famous for his U-turns. After giving a clear warning of retaliating without thinking, no response will forever make him Mr. U Turn. Or may be Ummmmran Khan instead of Imran Khan, abbreviated as UK (of which he is an export) instead of IK.
Nations that have self-respect, confidence, and understanding of the meaning of sovereignty and freedom, do not let attacks of this nature pass by. Seen alongside the Atlantique fiasco and the OBL raid, it puts Pakistan's credibility to uphold it's sovereignty in tatters and a joke in the world.
Fifth, what is the most damning outcome is the building Indian narrative. Even if based on lies, apparently there is a control room of JeM named Alpha-3 along with other infrastructure. As an analogy, if a neighbor gives an open challenge, then comes in the night and paints on your wall 'Thief lives here' and signs his name for the world to see, what would you do? This analogy applies here. If this Indian narrative isn't shutdown forcefully, a time will come when it takes on a life of its own.
