Operation Sindoor marked a powerful and decisive response by India, as it carried out airstrikes targeting nine terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), just fifteen days after the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. This high-stakes military operation took place around 1:30 AM on a Tuesday night, with air raids hitting Bahawalpur, Muridke, Bagh, Kotli, and Muzaffarabad — known centers of terror activity.
Operation Sindoor Targeted Known Terror Bases
The sites struck during Operation Sindoor were reportedly involved in ongoing terror plots against India. According to local sources in Pakistan, over 100 terrorists were killed in Bahawalpur alone. Intelligence-led strikes targeted facilities belonging to three major terrorist outfits: Jaish-e-Mohammed (4 camps), Lashkar-e-Taiba (3 camps), and Hizbul Mujahideen (2 camps), as reported by ANI.
India: No Pakistani Military Site Was Targeted
Indian military officials clarified that the operation deliberately avoided Pakistani military installations, focusing exclusively on terror hubs. Sources from ANI confirmed that Operation Sindoor was a joint operation involving the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, utilizing precision-guided weaponry. Reports suggest that the Indian government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, actively monitored the mission throughout the night.
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Operation Sindoor’s Link to Pahalgam Terror Attack
Sources indicated that the airstrikes were a direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 tourists — including one from Nepal — were killed. Militants reportedly asked victims their religion before shooting them. Though the Resistance Front (TRF) initially claimed responsibility, it later denied involvement.
India targeted Jaish and Lashkar locations that were believed to have orchestrated the assault.
Operation Sindoor: 9 Terror Camps Destroyed in Indian Airstrike – Where Did the Strikes Happen?
In a powerful counter-terrorism move, India carried out a major airstrike named “Operation Sindoor” in the early hours of Tuesday at around 1:30 AM. In this joint operation by the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy, a total of nine terror camps were targeted and destroyed.
According to sources, the Indian forces struck four terror camps located inside Pakistan and five in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was a precise and coordinated response to rising cross-border terror threats.
These airstrikes were conducted using advanced fighter jets and guided munitions to ensure minimal collateral damage. The targets were identified after credible intelligence inputs and satellite surveillance. Strategic locations linked to terror training, arms smuggling, and infiltration were neutralized. Operation Sindoor has been hailed as a bold and timely move by Indian defence forces.
Pakistan’s Conflicting Reactions to Operation Sindoor
Pakistan offered three conflicting narratives following Operation Sindoor:
Defense Minister Khwaja Asif claimed that Indian missiles struck civilian areas from within Indian airspace.
Pakistani media made unverified claims of shooting down six Indian jets (including Rafale, MiG-29, and Sukhoi), and destroying a military HQ of India’s 12th Infantry Brigade.
Pakistan’s military spokesman Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary initially reported 3 civilian deaths, which he later increased to 8 dead, 35 injured, and 2 missing. He also confirmed that 24 missiles were fired at six different locations.
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Global Response to Operation Sindoor
U.S. President Donald Trump called the escalation “shameful,” saying, “They’ve been fighting for decades, even centuries… I hope it ends soon.” The comment echoed global concerns over rising Indo-Pak tensions.
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