For the first time, after February 26 attacks on Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) training camp by India, high-resolution images have emerged from the private satellite operator Planet Labs Inc. of San Francisco. From the satellite pictures it is learned a religious school run by the group in northeastern Pakistan appears standing.
The images are of March 4 and six buildings of the madrasa site looks have not been damaged in the air strikes conducted by India, which claims to have killed a large number of at the site.
The high-resolution images show details as small as 28 inches and shows a clearer look at the structures.
Comparatively the images seems virtually unchanged from April 2018 satellite photo of the site. No discernible holes in the roofs of the buildings are found and there is no signs of scorching too. The trees are not displaced and the walls are not blown out.
The images cast doubts on the Indian government’s claim to have killed about 300 JeM terrorists in the early hours of February 26 in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Indian government sources said 12 Mirage 2000 jets carrying 1,000 kg bomb were used in the attacks.
It is believed such a heavy warhead can destroy hardened targets including concrete shelters.
Pakistan has disputed such claims of India saying the operation was a failure.
Pakistan said, “There has been no damage to any infrastructure or human life as a result of Indian incursion.”
