BrahMos hit Jaish headquarters in Pak during Op Sindoor? Booster debris found

India Today

11-05-2025

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the discovery of a missile booster and nose cap near Bikaner in Rajasthan has sparked speculation over India's deployment of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile during its recent retaliatory strikes. The debris, identified as components typically discarded shortly after the launch of a BrahMos missile, was recovered from a remote area close to the Indo-Pak border.What has further fuelled speculation is the timing and nature of the find - especially given that one of the most significant hits in India's recent cross-border operation was on Bahawalpur, the headquarters of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror network. The precision of the strike and the remnants discovered suggest that BrahMos may have been among the munitions successfully used in the targeted operation, dealing a serious blow to Pakistan's efforts to shield its entrenched terror infrastructure.
The discovery of a missile booster and nose cap near Bikaner in Rajasthan has sparked speculation over India's deployment of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile during its recent retaliatory strikes.
While the Indian government has not officially confirmed the use of BrahMos in Operation Sindoor, sources indicate that the characteristics of the debris strongly align with the missile's known post-launch mechanics, adding weight to the theory that the high-speed missile played a role in the operation.India, in its calculated retaliatory strikes, targeted a wide array of strategic Pakistani military assets, including airbases at Rafiqui (Shorkot), Murid (Chakwal), Nur Khan (Rawalpindi), Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Chunian (Kasur). Additionally, radar installations in Pasrur and Sialkot were hit using precision munitions. These strikes were conducted under a clear directive to limit damage strictly to verified military targets, avoiding civilian casualties while significantly degrading Pakistan's warfighting capabilities.The escalation was a direct response to what New Delhi described as 'provocative' military actions by Pakistan, which included overnight drone and missile attacks across more than 26 locations from Srinagar to Nalia. These attacks involved loitering munitions, long-range projectiles, and UAVs aimed at both military and civilian targets.India's response was swift and measured. Air defence systems were immediately activated, neutralising multiple airborne threats, though some damage was reported at IAF stations in Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur, and Bhuj. Officials also confirmed that a high-speed missile was launched by Pakistan around 1:40 am, aiming for an airbase in Punjab.In a high-level briefing, Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, alongside Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, underscored that 'air-launched precision weapons' were used in the Indian retaliation. 'Actions have been effectively countered and responded appropriately. The Indian armed forces reiterate their commitment to non-escalation, provided it is reciprocated by the Pakistani military,' they stated.Wing Commander Singh also dismissed Pakistan's claims that Indian air bases were destroyed, describing it as part of a 'malicious misinformation campaign.' To refute these assertions, Indian officials shared time-stamped satellite imagery of Adampur, Sirsa, and Suratgarh, clearly showing that the infrastructure remained intact.advertisement'OPERATION SINDOOR STILL ONGOING'The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday confirmed that Operation Sindoor - its strategic counter-offensive in response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam by Pakistan-backed militants - remains underway, even as both India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire just a day earlier.In a statement posted on X, the IAF said, "Since operations are still ongoing, a detailed briefing will be conducted in due course. The IAF urges all to refrain from speculation and dissemination of unverified information."
It further added, "The Indian Air Force has successfully executed its assigned tasks in Operation Sindoor with precision and professionalism. The missions were carried out in a deliberate and discreet manner, fully aligned with national objectives."The IAF's announcement comes shortly after Washington claimed to have mediated a ceasefire agreement between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. But the fragile truce barely held.advertisementWithin hours of the announcement, Pakistani forces resumed heavy shelling along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri sector and triggered a red alert in parts of Srinagar. According to officials, Indian air defence units were quickly mobilised following multiple drone sightings. At least four drones were intercepted and shot down near an Army headquarters, highlighting the continued volatility along the border.