India’s Defence Attache to Indonesia, Captain Shiv Kumar, recently stated that IAF jets were lost during Operation Sindoor due to political constraints on targeting Pakistan's military. His comments, made at a Jakarta seminar, triggered political uproar in India. The Indian Embassy in Jakarta clarified that his remarks were taken out of context and stressed that the operation followed civilian directives to avoid escalation. The Congress Party criticized the Modi government, demanding transparency and accountability over military losses. Meanwhile, CDS General Anil Chauhan confirmed tactical losses but dismissed exaggerated Pakistani claims.