Pak Air Force Officer Usman Malik Dies—Was It India’s Airstrike? Mystery Deepens

Islamabad: Before the ceasefire agreement with Pakistan, India had carried out a massive air strike on enemy military bases. Pakistani Air Force bases have suffered heavy damage in these attacks. Meanwhile, a Squadron Leader of the Pakistani Air Force, Usman Malik, has died. It is not clear whether Usman Malik died in India's attacks, or due to some other reason. However, tributes are being paid to Squadron Leader Usman Malik on social media in Pakistan. Former President Arif Alvi is also included in this.

What Arif Alvi wrote

Arif Alvi wrote, "Squadron Leader Usman Yusuf has embraced martyrdom at PAF Airbase. May Allah grant eternal life to this martyr. Alhamdulillah! I and my entire nation will remain grateful to Martyr Usman Yusuf and his family. Well done, brave one, you may have gone away from our sight, but you have made a home in our hearts. The debt of your blood is still there, which we will repay soon."

India razed Pakistani airbases

India has attacked several Pakistani airbases in response to drone and missile attacks by Pakistan. These include 4 major airbases Bholari (Jamshoro), Sargodha, Kamra (Attock) and Shahbaz. Pakistani airbases have suffered heavy damage in India's air strikes. Some unverified video footage shows deep pits on the runways of Pakistani airbases.