Operation Sindoor: India has finally responded to the brutal Pahalgam terror attack with a powerful counterstrike deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). In the early hours of Tuesday, the Indian Air Force launched Operation Sindoor, targeting major terror hubs with precision air strikes. In this bold operation, 24 missiles were fired, destroying 9 terrorist hideouts across 7 Pakistani cities.
According to intelligence inputs, over 100 terrorists have been neutralized, including key operatives from Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Multiple training camps and command centers were also reduced to rubble.
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The mission was launched 15 days after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The operation has been aptly named ‘Operation Sindoor’ as a tribute to the martyrs’ wives who lost their husbands to terrorism.
Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed that India had launched 24 missiles. However, no official casualty count has been released by Pakistan so far.
Meanwhile, sources revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally monitored the operation throughout the night, staying in constant touch with the top military brass. This strike marks a significant escalation in India’s counterterrorism doctrine and sends a strong message across the border.
Operation Sindoor: India’s Airstrike on 9 Terror Camps Across Pakistan and PoK
Operation Sindoor: Locations & Terror Organizations Targeted
| S.No | Location | Terror Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur | Jaish-e-Mohammed |
| 2 | Markaz Taiba, Muridke | Lashkar-e-Taiba |
| 3 | Sarjal, Tehra Kalon | Jaish-e-Mohammed |
| 4 | Mehmooda Joya, Sialkot | Hizbul Mujahideen |
| 5 | Markaz Hafez Hafiz, Barnala | Lashkar-e-Taiba |
| 6 | Markaz Abbas, Kotli | Jaish-e-Mohammed |
| 7 | Markaz Rahil Shaheed, Kotli | Hizbul Mujahideen |
| 8 | Sharif Nagar Camp, Muzaffarabad | Lashkar-e-Taiba |
| 9 | Saidan Bilal Camp, Muzaffarabad | Jaish-e-Mohammed |
Source: PTI
Operation Sindoor: Pakistan’s Contradictory Statements on Missile Attack
The Pakistani government and media have issued conflicting statements regarding the recent missile strike allegedly carried out by India.
- Defense Minister’s Claim:
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, speaking to Geo TV, claimed that India launched missile attacks from its airspace targeting Pakistani territory. He stated that these missiles fell on civilian areas. - Media Report:
Meanwhile, several Pakistani media outlets reported that the Pakistani Army had shot down six Indian fighter jets, including three Rafales, two MiG-29s, and one Sukhoi aircraft. They also claimed that Indian checkposts near the Line of Control (LoC) had been destroyed. - Discrepancy in Casualties and Locations:
Initially, at 2 AM, Pakistan announced that the attack had occurred at five different locations, resulting in three civilian deaths. However, by 5 AM, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Maj Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry revised the statement, saying India had fired 24 missiles at six locations. According to him, eight civilians were killed, 35 injured, and two were missing.
Operation Sindoor: India Denies Targeting Pakistani Military
The Indian Army clarified that no Pakistani military installations were targeted. According to sources quoted by news agency ANI, the strikes were limited to terrorist hideouts belonging to groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Global Reaction on Operation Sindoor: US Condemns Attack
Reacting to the incident, US President Donald Trump called it “shameful.” He said, “It’s a shame. I think people knew something was going to happen. They’ve been fighting for a long time—decades and even centuries. I hope it ends soon.”
26 Tourists Killed in Pahalgam Terror Attack, TRF Denies Involvement
On April 22, a brutal terrorist attack took place in Pahalgam, Kashmir, claiming the lives of 26 tourists, including a Nepali national. According to eyewitness reports, the attackers asked the victims about their religion before opening fire.
Initially, The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack. However, the group later denied its involvement.
India’s Response to Pakistan
Uri Attack
September 18, 2016
Four heavily armed terrorists attacked the Army brigade headquarters near the LoC in Uri sector. They killed 19 soldiers in the camp.
India’s Response After 11 Days – Surgical Strike
September 29, 2016
25 Indian Army commandos crossed the LoC and conducted a surgical strike in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). They destroyed 6 terrorist launchpads and killed around 40 terrorists.
Pulwama Attack
February 14, 2019
A suicide bombing targeted a convoy of CRPF soldiers on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. 40 soldiers were martyred in the attack.
India’s Response After 12 Days – Air Strike
February 26, 2019
Twelve Mirage-2000 fighter jets crossed the LoC and bombed terror camps of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Balakot. Around 300 terrorists were killed.
Pahalgam Attack
April 22, 2025
In the Byarsan valley, terrorists killed 26 tourists, including one citizen of Nepal.
India’s Response After 15 Days – Air Strike
May 7, 2025
Air strikes were carried out on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. Four terrorists in Pakistan and five in PoK were killed.
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