Operation Sindoor: India`s Retaliatory
Retaliation for Pahalgam Attack
The operation was launched as a direct response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians.
Targeting Terror Infrastructure
Indian forces targeted nine locations within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) that were identified as key terrorist infrastructure sites.
Precision Strikes
The operation involved precision missile strikes aimed at specific terror camps and avoided targeting Pakistani military installations.
Multiple Terror Groups Targeted
The strikes targeted facilities associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM).
Key Terrorist Hubs Hit
Important locations such as Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur and Markaz Taiba in Muridke (LeT`s main training center) were among the targets.
Cross-Border Operation
The strikes were conducted across the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border, marking a significant cross-border action by India.
Joint Tri-Services Operation
The operation involved coordinated efforts from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Claimed Significant Casualties
Indian sources reported over 70 terrorists were killed and many more wounded in the strikes. Pakistan reported civilian casualties.
Non-Escalatory Stance
India emphasized that the operation was a focused, measured, and non-escalatory response, demonstrating restraint in its execution and target selection.