In a bold response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of Wednesday, targeting nine key terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The strikes, which took place between 1:05 am and 1:30 am, successfully hit the headquarters and camps of terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammad, according to Indian officials.
Colonel Sophiya Qureshi stated that the operation was a message of justice for the victims of the Pahalgam attack and their families. “Nine terrorist camps were targeted and successfully destroyed,” she announced, emphasizing the precision and planning behind the mission.
During a detailed briefing with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Col Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh highlighted the use of advanced “niche technology weapons” and “carefully selected warheads” to avoid collateral damage. “Each strike was carried out with clinical efficiency, neutralizing specific buildings or clusters without affecting nearby civilian areas,” she added. She also made it clear that no Pakistani military installations were hit and that India had shown “considerable restraint” in its response.
Footage and detailed maps presented during the briefing provided visual confirmation of the destroyed terror camps. Col Qureshi further explained that the targets were chosen based on credible intelligence linking them to terrorist activities, with utmost care taken to prevent civilian casualties.
Outlining the broader context, Col Qureshi described the extensive terror infrastructure developed by Pakistan over the past three decades. These include recruitment centres, training camps, and launch pads for terror operations across both Pakistan and PoK.
Foreign Secretary Misri underscored that the Pahalgam terror attack investigation revealed direct communication links between the attackers and handlers in Pakistan. “The claims made by The Resistance Front, reposted by Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked social media handles, and the identification of the attackers based on eyewitness and intelligence inputs have all pointed to a well-planned cross-border conspiracy,” he said.
Operation Sindoor marks a significant escalation in India’s counter-terror response while reiterating its commitment to precise and restrained military action.
