Indian strike on Kirana Hills in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor was accidental, says former CDS Anil Chauhan
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- indiatimes.comseen 27 Aug, 20:51description edited
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Former Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan said India may have unintentionally hit Pakistans Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor after a loitering mission searching for radars near Sargodha ran out of fuel. He also discussed a planned Sargodha strike that shifted to Bholari because of weather, military risk assessment and lessons from the operation nearly 15 months after its active phase.Former Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan said India may have unintentionally hit Pakistans Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor after a loitering munitions searching for radars near Sargodha ran out of fuel. He also discussed a planned Sargodha strike that shifted to Bholari because of weather, military risk assessment and lessons from the operation nearly 15 months after its active phase.
- newindianexpress.comseen 28 Aug, 03:24headline rewritten
Low on fuel, Indian Harop accidentally hit Pakistan’s Kirana Hills nuke facility during Operation Sindoor: Ex-CDSLow on fuel, Indian Harop accidentally hit Pak’s Kirana Hills nuke facility during Op Sindoor: Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan
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Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com16:37first to reportedited after publishing
Former Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan said India may have unintentionally hit Pakistans Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor after a loitering munitions searching for radars near Sargodha ran out of fuel. He also discussed a planned Sargodha strike that shifted to Bholari because of weather, military risk assessment and lessons from the operation nearly 15 months after its active phase.
Wed, 26 August 2026
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Low on fuel, Indian Harop accidentally hit Pakistan’s Kirana Hills nuke facility during Operation Sindoor: Ex-CDSAn Indian Harop loitering munition accidentally struck Pakistan’s Kirana Hills near Sargodha during Operation Sindoor after running critically low on fuel, form
- Times of India04:11
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan discussed Operation Sindoor's success. He indicated loitering munitions were deployed near Sargodha during the operation. These munitions searched for radars and may have struck Kirana Hills. This occurred after failing to locate their intended targets in the region. Chauhan's comments clarified the operation's impact on the Pakistani hills.
- scroll.in07:51
The Indian military had said in May 2025 that while it had struck a nearby airbase, the hills, reported to have a nuclear installation, were not targeted.
- businesstoday.in14:26
The explosion was caused by a loitering munition searching for radar sites around Sargodha, says former army chief VP Malik
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- Times of India14:01
Pakistan deployed spies and activated sleeper cells to locate S-400 air defence systems. These efforts included satellite support and electronic warfare capabilities from other nations. The S-400 system demonstrated its long-range strike capability during Operation Sindoor. It successfully intercepted a large Pakistani aircraft over 300 kilometers away. India's air defence network has expanded with additional S-400 system deliveries.
Sat, 29 August 2026
2 reports- dailyexcelsior.com10:32
VADODARA, Aug 29: Operation Sindoor marked a very significant shift in Indias approach towards Pakistan as the strikes targeted not only terrorist hideouts near the border but also their supporters deep inside the neighbouring country, former Army chief General M...
- Times of India12:05