- India launches 24 missile strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
- Over 70 militants killed, including high-value targets, with no civilian casualties reported by India.
- Pakistan claims to have downed five Indian jets, a claim denied by Indian authorities.
In a swift and precise military operation named “Operation Sindoor,” the Indian armed forces launched 24 missile strikes on nine terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Pakistan, however, condemned the strikes as an “act of war,” claiming that Indian jets violated its airspace and that its military successfully shot down five Indian aircraft
India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Amid ‘Operation Sindoor’ Military Strikes
India’s Operation Sindoor targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, marking one of the most extensive military responses to cross-border terrorism in recent years. The strikes were carried out with precision-guided missiles, resulting in the elimination of over 70 militants, including senior operatives linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. Indian military officials emphasized that the strikes were confined to terror infrastructure, carefully avoiding civilian and military installations.
Pakistan, on the other hand, responded with a strong rebuke, alleging that its air defense systems shot down five Indian aircraft. The claim was dismissed by Indian authorities, who stated that while three jets crashed due to technical malfunctions, they were not targeted by Pakistani forces. Despite conflicting narratives, both sides remain on high alert as the situation continues to evolve.
The timing of the strikes is significant, coming just days before India’s planned nationwide security drills aimed at enhancing civil defense preparedness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to hold those responsible for the Pahalgam massacre accountable, declaring that the strike was a direct response to Pakistan’s failure to act against terror groups operating within its borders.
International reactions have been swift, with the United States, China, and the United Nations calling for immediate de-escalation. Global leaders fear that any further military engagement could spiral into a larger conflict, destabilizing the region and endangering civilian populations on both sides of the border.
Operation Sindoor has not only heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan but also underscored the volatile nature of cross-border terrorism and its far-reaching geopolitical implications.
“We will pursue those responsible for the Pahalgam attack to the ends of the earth,” – Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
