The 2019 Balakot airstrike was a significant military operation conducted by the Indian Air Force in response to the Pulwama terrorist attack. This marked the first time since the 1971 War that Indian aircraft had conducted an airstrike on Pakistani soil.

The strike targeted a JaisheMohammed (JeM) terror camp in Balakot, Pakistan. The Indian Mirage2000 fighter pilots carried out the airstrike, aiming to eliminate terrorist threats.

The following day, the Pakistan Air Force retaliated with a strike in the Rajouri sector of Jammu. In the ensuing aerial battle, India claimed to have shot down a Pakistani F16 fighter aircraft while losing a MiG21, with its Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman captured after ejecting over Pakistaniheld territory. Later, he was repatriated.

The aftermath of the airstrike saw controversies, including unverified news in the newsrooms and conflicting reports. The duo, Dev Goswami and Shiv Aroor recount their experiences covering the event. They discuss the preparations for the airstrike and the controversies surrounding the strike; for one, the Indian Air Force has confirmed "hitting targets," but there is no official estimation of casualties — if any — yet, and Pakistan's response, exploring claims that they intentionally missed targets in India to avoid escalating to an allout war.

Shiv Aroor and coauthor Rahul Singh have also covered the detailed account of the Balakot airstrike, including planning, execution, and aftermath in their book 'India's Most Fearless.'

Listen in as we bring you the inside and unearthed details of the two tense days!


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Timestamps:

00.002:14–Note to Viewers
2:14–8:00–‘’We have just bombed Pakistan?”
8:00–17:50–How did pilots carry out the mission?
17:50–37:20–Retaliation from Pakistan
37:20–47:30– Mood in the military establishment when Abhinandan was captured
47:30–58:22—Communication strategy crumbling
58:22—1:08:37—What did we achieve with the airstrike?

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