Ex-CDS Says Kirana Hills Was Hit Accidentally During Operation Sindoor
What Happened
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said an Indian loitering munition likely struck Pakistan's Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor, but the hit was not intentional. According to Chauhan, the munition was searching for radar targets around Sargodha and, after failing to find one within its operating time, eventually descended and hit one of the hills. He stressed that Kirana Hills was not a designated target.
Key Takeaways
Chauhan's remarks provide the clearest explanation yet for reports of a strike near Kirana Hills. He said the mission's objective was to locate and attack radar systems around Sargodha, not to target Kirana Hills itself, which has been associated with Pakistan's strategic military infrastructure.