In a powerful retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India launched Operation Sindoor, a coordinated tri-services military strike deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation, conducted early Wednesday morning, targeted nine terrorist camps linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen.
Operation Sindoor: Key Highlights
- Timing: Strikes executed between 1:05 am and 1:30 am on Wednesday.
- Targeted Camps:
- 4 in Pakistan,
- 5 in PoK,
all linked to previous terror attacks, including Sonamarg (Oct 2024), Gulmarg (Oct 2024), and pilgrimage bus attacks (April 2023, June 2024).
- Forces Involved: Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, in a rare coordinated strike.
- Objective: Dismantle terror infrastructure with credible intelligence on camps sheltering operatives responsible for recent and past attacks.
National Response
Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar, in a statement to ANI, praised the armed forces:
“Every Indian is deeply grateful… Operation Sindoor was a precise and powerful response.”
He emphasized that the nation stands united:
“India will decisively defeat terrorism emanating from Pakistan… These were Pakistanis who came and deliberately targeted based on religion, aiming to foment unrest.”
Official Briefing
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, along with Col. Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, confirmed:
- The camps destroyed were critical nodes in facilitating cross-border terrorism.
- The operation signals a zero-tolerance policy towards terror networks and their state sponsors.
Context
The Pahalgam attack saw 26 Indian civilians killed after they were reportedly singled out based on religion — an act aimed at igniting communal unrest. The government had vowed “severe punishment,” and Operation Sindoor appears to be that stern message.
This marks one of the most significant Indian military responses since the Balakot airstrikes (2019) and showcases India’s growing readiness to strike across the Line of Control and beyond when provoked.
