Shiv Kumar
Captain Shiv Kumar is an Indian Navy officer currently serving as the defence attache to Indonesia. He gained recent media attention for his remarks regarding the downing of Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), attributing the losses to political constraints imposed by the Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a seminar in Indonesia, Kumar acknowledged the PAF's actions while discussing the strategic limitations placed on the IAF during military operations, suggesting that these restrictions were intended to prevent escalation in a nuclear context.
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Indian Navy Captain Shiv Kumar acknowledged that the PAF downed Indian fighters.
‘Self-amusement’: Chinese expert spurns India’s claims on downing Pakistani jets - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-08-10
Indian Navy Captain Shiv Kumar acknowledged the loss of Indian planes during a seminar.
Defence minister rubbishes Indian air chief’s ‘comical’ claims of downing 6 Pakistani aircraft in May conflict - WorldPakistan· 2025-08-10
Captain Shiv Kumar provided statements regarding the Indian Air Force's actions during the May 7 operation.
Operation Sindoor debate: BJP claims 'Indira Gandhi sought US help to end 1971 war'; hits back at Rahul Gandhi's 'political will' remark | India News
India· 2025-07-30
Captain Shiv Kumar stated that India lost some aircraft due to political constraints on military actions.
India can’t afford Modi as PM, says Rahul Gandhi - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-30
Rahul Gandhi quoted Shiv Kumar, Defence Attaché in Indonesia, regarding India's aircraft losses.
'Exercise to protect PM's image': Rahul Gandhi on Op Sindoor; dares Modi to call Trump 'liar' | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-29
Captain Shiv Kumar stated that IAF lost some fighter jets due to political directives during strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan.
IAF lost jets over ‘political call’, says def attache; quoted out of context: Govt | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-30
Indian Navy Captain Shiv Kumar acknowledged that the PAF downed the Indian fighters during a seminar in Indonesia.
Indian defence attache claims PAF downed Indian fighter jets because of ‘political leadership’s constraints’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-29
Captain Shiv Kumar outlined the Indian military's initial response during the early stages of Operation Sindoor while speaking at a seminar hosted by an Indonesian university.
‘Quoted out of context’: India clarifies defence attaché’s remarks on Operation Sindoor, 'misrepresentation of intention' | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-29