On May 7, 2025, India launched a military operation named "Operation Sindoor" in response to an alleged terrorist attack in Pahalgam. According to recent reports, over 250 Indian soldiers have been killed in the operation, with most casualties occurring near the Line of Control (LoC). The Indian government has now announced posthumous honors for more than 100 of the fallen soldiers. Among those to be honored are four fighter pilots (three of them Rafale pilots), five S-400 air defense system operators, seven Indian Air Force personnel, five soldiers from the 10th Infantry Brigade, and nine soldiers from the headquarters of the 93rd Infantry Brigade. Troops from the bases in Adampur, Udhampur, Rajouri, and Uri are also included in the list.

The report states that the Indian government initially attempted to keep the scale of the losses confidential and pressured the families of the deceased not to share information on social media. This secrecy has sparked criticism over the government's lack of transparency. However, Indian authorities have claimed that more than 100 terrorists were eliminated during the operation.

On the other hand, Pakistani media outlets such as Geo News and Dunya News have claimed that India suffered a military setback in the operation and is now trying to frame the losses as acts of heroic sacrifice. The Indian Defense Ministry Secretary has denied specific claims such as the loss of Rafale jets, stating that Pakistan's losses were significantly greater.

There are noticeable discrepancies between Indian media outlets (such as The Hindu and India Today) and Pakistani reports. The information remains contested and cannot be considered final without further verification.