Operation Sindoor, May 8 -- At least 16 people have been killed and 59 others have been injured in attacks by Pakistan, India's Foreign Minister Vikram Misri told the press on Thursday during a briefing. Misri confirmed that India responded in kind, matching Pakistan's actions.

During the briefing, the Indian military asserted that India remains firm on its commitment to non-escalation, with Vikrim Misri adding that the "Pahalgam terror attack was the original escalation". Operation Sindoor was only a response to that escalation, added Misri.

The government also claimed that Pakistan "uses" evidence produced by India to "cover its acts and obstruct investigation."

India's Ministry of Defence held a press briefing on Thursday, led by Co...