Drop your gun, Iqbal.
Iqbal, put your gun down.
I'm telling you one last time. Put the gun down, Iqbal.
'Hello, uncle!'
'You use this code to connect to the secure line, right?'
Yes.
Official name: Kabir Meer.
Handler's name: GK Kamath.
Do I need to reveal anything else?
Special Officer Nita Dhar.
I'm also an undercover agent who has infiltrated Jaish.
You had gotten suspicious of me. That is why...
Had I not pretended to be suspicious, your cover would've blown.
We could've been exposed because of your folly.
I was protecting you.
I was doing my job just like you were doing yours.
Iqbal, this is not the time to argue.
We have orders to get to the safe house.
Did you speak to anyone?
Are you out of your mind?
You can either come with me or get there on foot.
Those are fake claims, sir.
No attack has been carried out here.
The entire area looks unscarred.
Let India say what it wants.
The Almighty has blessed everyone with speech.
If we also accept that no attack took place,
the Indians will get emboldened.
The truth and lies don't exist.
They are made up.
Be strong.
Shall we go?
'The Pulwama attack has been avenged, ladies and gentlemen.'
'The mighty Indian Air Force conducted an air strike'
'on a Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in Balakot, Pakistan,'
'killing at least 250 terrorists.'
'Retribution exacted for the Pulwama attack.'
'For the first time since 1971,'
'Indian aircraft carried out such an airstrike across the border.'
'The Jaish camp was obliterated, leaving 300 terrorists dead.'
'After 48 years, the Indian Air Force'
'crossed the line of control'
'and destroyed a major terror camp.'
'India is claiming through its media'
'that in 23 minutes, three strikes were conducted,'
'leaving 350 terrorists dead.'
'From 3.21 to 3.44 am.'
'They claim to have conducted three strikes on us during this time.'
'The Almighty sure is forgiving.'
'But one shouldn't make such unrealistic claims.'
'But I dare them.'
'Try entering Pakistani airspace for 23 minutes.'
Through news and media portals, they're flooding stories and memes.
They claim only some trees fell
and some crows died in the Indian attack.
Who will believe them?
Well, the internet believes them, sir.
Isn't it said that when a jungle gets flooded,
a monkey gets on its offspring to save itself?
Exactly!
They are blatantly denying their citizens' death.
The Pakistanis claim
to be open to taking any foreign journalist on the spot.
But at the last minute,
they cancel the visit citing security protocols.
They are clearly lying.
And sir, we have to aggressively counter them.
Mr Dutta, we have to do something.
Mr Patel, we are countering their media narrative.
But I want us all to be warned.
We have to be ready for a physical retaliation from them.
It could happen from anywhere.
Land, sea, air... Anywhere!
We should respond to these Indians in the language they understand.
Mr Prime Minister, just order us. We will attack them.
General.
Wasn't it your idea to shift the camp
from Bahawalpur to Balakot?
Raqueeb, didn't you say
that India would only conduct a surgical strike
and that we'd pay the price?
Open your eyes, Raqueeb! Why don't you understand?
They dared to strike us after crossing into our territory!
It'll be better if we keep our emotions in check
and think about our next course of action.
Staying calm can certainly not be our only aim.
We want revenge for the Balakot strike.
Raqueeb, what's the plan?
These are eight targets close to the LOC.
All of them are highly sensitive Indian army bases and headquarters.
Our main target is the eighth facility.
Nowshera.
India's biggest ammunition depot near the LOC.
At the most,
two S-30 jets patrol the Indian LOC at any given time.
That's their standard protocol.
From the images captured by the Chinese government satellite,
we can clearly see
that S-30s take at least ten minutes for a changeover.
And it's obvious that these jets return before they run out of fuel.
Before the next batch can take over.
And during this time,
there will be nobody to guard this region.
Considering that, ten minutes is a lot of time to cause destruction.
It'll take at least seven minutes for their quick reaction forces
to be able to counter us.
Mr Anwar.
Indian S-30s will be in the south.
Our jets will enter the north in three batches.
All of them will have seven designated targets.
After dropping bombs there,
two pilots from the central batch,
Ahmad and Haider,
will get separated and bomb target number eight, Nowshera,
which falls in the southern part vis-à-vis our other targets.
Just in case the Indian S-30s manage to get there,
they won't be able to engage us for long due to a shortage of fuel.
Through this mission, we can cause maximum damage in minimum time.
That's correct.
Boys! Good to go?
Yes, sir!
And this will be called Operation Clockwork.
Punjab checking patrol active.
Initiating fuel changeover protocol in the next five minutes.
Sir! - Yes?
Sir, something is wrong. This is highly unusual.
In the last 40 minutes,
there hasn't been a single take-off in Pakistani airspace.
Not even a civilian aircraft. - What?
Charlie. Permission to taxi.
Charlie. Permission cleared for take-off.
Bravo to mothership. Fuel check.
Bravo Two reporting. Low on fuel.
Copy. S-30s, return to base.
Mothership leader from number two. Changeover delayed.
Four bandits moving from south to north.
Bandits approaching to Rajouri.
Pakistani jets are moving close to the LOC.
We have an emergency!
Sir!
- Hey!
Red alert from AWACS.
Pakistani jets are flying near the LOC.
Alright. Keep calm. The system is in place.
Live feed from AWACS on the screen, sir.
Bravo Formation. Bandits in sight. - Copy that.
This is not looking good.
So many jets never come together without offensive intent.
Where are they going to attack?
They are heading to Kashmir.
Mothership from Bravo. Permission to engage.
Bravo Formation. Negative.
Permission not granted. Keep monitoring.
Sir, why aren't we firing on them?
The Pakistani jets haven't crossed the LOC.
They aren't firing on us, either.
We need a legitimate reason to fire first.
Initiate Operation Clockwork.
Initiating Clockwork. Quick in-and-out.
The time has come to make Pakistan Air Force proud.
There's no turning back now.
See you on the other side, Wing Commander.
Indian aircraft in sight. Permission to engage.
Permission to engage granted.
'Missile lock detected.'
'Engaging.'
'Deploying counter-measure.'
Awaiting response, team.
Bravo Formation, fuel is critical.
Sending response team. Return to base.
Mothership, can't give them the open skies. Holding fort.
How are these S-30s defending despite low fuel?
They won't be able to last for a long time.
I have a missile locked. Engaging now!
An element of surprise is lost.
The S-30s aren't moving.
In some time, India's reinforcements will arrive, too.
If a single jet is downed,
it'll be difficult for us to justify it.
Except for Ahmad and Haider who're heading to Nowshera,
inform all the remaining SX-16s to proceed as per the plan.
Ask them to return after bombing the targets.
FO1 to Charlie Formation.
Attack targets one to seven cleared and immediate RTB.
S-30s, your fuel level is very critical.
Return to base now. I repeat. Return to base now!
'Descent initiated.'
Designate target Nowshera.
Two bandits appear to be headed towards Nowshera.
Alert Nowshera Ammunition Depot now!
It'll be too late by the time other S-30s arrive.
We need to contact other bases.
Mothership to Adampur. Bandits approaching.
What's your response time?
'Ten minutes at the earliest.'
Mothership to Halwara. What's your response time?
'12 minutes at the earliest.'
It's the changeover time at the closest air base.
The other bases are far away.
They have planned this.
They want to take advantage of the time it takes for a changeover.
I think I know what to do.
Kaushik.
I'm telling you. There's a problem with its engine.
It wasn't sounding right the last time.
Sir, how are you so sure?
I've flown them all my life.
And these birds... They talk to me.
Fine. I'll see.
Come on, guys. Time for action!
Come on!
'Alpha radio check. - Alpha Two.'
'Alpha strength five. - Alpha cleared to take-off.'
'Initial vector 2-3-5.'
'Climb initiated to 5,000 feet and over to mothership.'
Alpha One, this is mothership.
Two bandits, SX-16s of Pakistan Air Force,
are headed towards North Kashmir.
Possible target Nowshera. Do you copy?
This is Alpha One. Copy. Searching on my radar.
The second generation M-21
against the modern SX-16!
It's like sending a vintage car against a Ferrari.
It's a very daring move.
Harish. I hope she knows what she's doing.
The Indian Air Force is trained to handle these situations.
The decision must've been made for a reason.
Charlie Formation, you're 25 miles from the target.
Ahmad, it's time to destroy this Indian land.
Increase the speed by 100 knots.
Mothership to Alpha Formation. Bandits closing in on Nowshera.
Engaging in ten...
Nine. Eight. Seven.
Six. Five. Four. Three.
Two.
Where did they come from?
What is going on?
M-21, sir. They are blocking us.
Brilliant strategy.
By hiding in the Pir Panjal mountain range,
our M-21s managed to reach their SX-16s almost unnoticed.
Ravinder, going up vertically. Clear my tail.
Intruder spotted. Engaging now.
Alpha Two from One. I have been locked down.
You have to get low to the terrain to confuse their targeting system.
Copy that.
We shot them!
Charlie Formation, we lost M-21s from the radar contact.
Confirm if M-21s have been shot down.
Negative. M-21s not shot down.
Where are they vanishing again and again?
Bounce and blow.
It's a technique to confuse the bandits.
It seems the Indian jets turned off their radars.
They can't be traced unless seen physically.
But along with that,
even our pilots won't be able to see anything on their radars.
But how will they fly without navigation, sir?
The mothership can still see them.
And they'll guide our pilots from there.
Careful, Ravinder. Tricky terrain.
Nothing to worry about. I've navigated this before.
Bandit on your right. Where to?
Steep descent.
Nothing we can't handle. Let go. Hold tight.
Mothership to Alpha. Maintain altitude. Accelerate max.
Alpha One, copy. - Alpha Two, copy.
Bandits on your trail, Alpha One.
Alpha One, breaking left.
Wow!
Indian Air Force's techniques and training
are giving the enemy a hard time.
Mothership from Alpha One. I have a lock on the bandit.
Alpha Two reporting. Locked on the bandit.
Engage.
Charlie One. Defend it!
Why didn't we think about M-21?
We didn't expect India to use its 50-year-old museum piece
for frontline defence.
There's a threat of losing our jets, Anwar!
Call them back.
SX-16s shouldn't be seen engaging the Indians at any cost.
Call them back.
Charlie One and Two, return to base immediately.
FO1 from Charlie.
We need to drop our weapons for speed to get back.
Under no circumstances should bombs be dropped on a populated area, Anwar.
Tell them to drop them in an open field.
Permission to drop the package only in the open fields.
On the count of three. Push and break left.
One. Two. Three. Break.
Sir, why are they bombing the open fields?
To get rid of extra weight.
To save their lives.
It worked. The bandits are going back.
These M-21s aren't stopping. They are still in pursuit.
Cut the bloody communication!
Activate the jammers now!
Alpha One and Two. Mission accomplished. Return to base.
Copy.
Why is Alpha One still in pursuit?
Is there a problem with his radio?
Alpha One, turn around. You're about to cross the LOC.
I repeat. You're about to cross the LOC.
Alpha One, come in.
Alpha One, can you hear me?
I think Pakistan has jammed the communication network.
The M-21 pilot can't hear us.
He's entering Pakistani airspace.
Alpha One, you're about to cross the LOC.
Can you hear me?
Has this Indian pilot lost it?
He left home to die.
He shouldn't make it out alive.
Darn it! It's Pakistani airspace now.
Alpha One, if you can hear me, please turn back immediately.
You have entered Pakistani airspace.
We lost one blip.
What was that? Have we shot down a jet, Narwal?
No confirmation, sir.
Sir, Alpha One has vanished from the radar.
Get the airspace alerted quickly. Jet down! Be quick.
Narwal. - Shot down!
Sir, have they been shot down?
Not sure yet.
Richa!
Squadron Leader, Richa Singh!
Yes, sir.
I need Alpha One details immediately. - Yes, sir.
Hey!
Stop!
Move! Move!
Move!
What's your name?
Tell me your name!
Wing Commander Abhimanyu Vardhan. Indian Air Force.
"Come on, partner! Get ready."
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"With your spirits high, aim for the sky!"
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"Make every drop of your blood count."
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"Let your passion take over."
"Destroy your enemies, no matter how tough they are."
"Let your passion take over."
"Destroy your enemies, no matter how tough they are."
"You are fiercely determined. Give it your all!"
"No matter how difficult the journey,"
"you're certain to reach your destination!"
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