I think the rafales were carrying a package and were going to target some random field or building
This idea of waiting days and weeks is nonsense, they wanted a quick response and then be ready for any Pakistani counter attack
Pakistan however was ready, stopped the attack and surprised the Indians with our EW capabilities and now the Indians are second-guessing themselves, Pakistan has built up forces and any Indian attack is dangerous and the more the time goes on improbable
We are now left with the aftermath and a crazy Indian population angry and confused