Operation Sindoor | India Launches Strikes on Terror Camps in Pakistan and PoJK
The Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday launched Operation Sindoor, carrying out precision air strikes on nine terrorist infrastructure sites located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The strikes were aimed at neutralizing long-established terror camps associated with banned outfits including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen.
A statement from the Ministry of Defence clarified that no Pakistani military installations were targeted, reaffirming that the operation focused solely on combating cross-border terrorism. Targeting to put an end to this matter.
“Focused strikes were carried out on nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, targeting the roots of cross-border terror planning,” the Ministry said in a post on X.
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Colonel Sophia Qureshi confirmed that nine terror camps were completely destroyed during the operation. “The operation was swift, accurate, and based on high-value intelligence,” she said.
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh stated that Pakistan has maintained a systemic terror infrastructure for over three decades. “The camps we struck have long been hubs of cross-border terrorism,” she added.
Intelligence-Driven Targeting of India
Indian defence sources confirmed that credible intelligence inputs were used to select the targets, ensuring maximum impact on terror assets while avoiding civilian casualties.
Civilian Safety Prioritized:
Indian forces took extensive precautions to ensure civilian areas were not impacted during the strikes. “Our operation was aimed solely at dismantling terrorist infrastructure,” said a senior defence official.
Pakistan Responds with Shelling
Following the strikes, the Pakistan Army retaliate with heavy mortar shelling across forward villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch and Rajouri districts. Affected areas include Krishna Ghati, Shahpur, Mankote, Laam, Manjakote, and Gambeer Brahmana, with reports of widespread panic among civilians.
Civilian Flights Suspended, National Alert Issued
In response to the heightened tensions, commercial flights were suspended in northern India, and states were instructed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to conduct mock emergency drills across sensitive regions.
UNSC Urges De-escalation
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) met in a closed-door consultation to discuss the growing conflict. While no official statement was released, diplomats reportedly called for restraint and de-escalation. Pakistan later claimed its diplomatic objectives at the session were “largely served.”
Background: India-Pakistan Conflict
Operation Sindoor marks another milestone in India’s response to decades of state-sponsored terror from across the border. Since 1947, the two nations have fought four wars and endured numerous border skirmishes. In recent years, India has adopted a proactive counter-terror policy, including surgical strikes (2016) and the Balakot air strikes (2019).
After starting Operation Sindoor, India has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and its willingness to act decisively against hostile threats.
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