In retaliation to Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, India launched Operation Sindoor, a series of targeted military strikes. With this operation, India signalled its tough stance against cross-border terrorism. Under the operation, India destroyed terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK).
India's strikes have escalated tensions between the two nations, causing significant disruptions, particularly in northern India. The name, "Operation Sindoor" is believed to represent national grief and determination, specifically honouring the memory of the young couples who were attacked.
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Officials reiterated India's firm stance, and said, "We are living up to the commitment that those responsible for this attack will be held accountable."
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When And Where?
India attacked 9 terror-linked sites in Pakistan, and PoK under the operation. The four locations were within the Pakistan's territory, whereas 5 were in PoK. According to media reports, locations connected to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were targeted under the strike. These two terrorist outfits are frequently involved in sponsoring terror attacks in India.
Locations Targeted Under Operation Sindoor:
- Bahawalpur, 100 kms from the International Border and headquarters of the JeM.
- Muridke, located 30 km from the border opposite Samba. It is an LeT camp.
- Gulpur, 35 km from LoC in Poonch-Rajouri.
- LeT camp in Sawai, 30 km inside POK, Tangdhar Sector.
- Bilal Camp, a JeM launchpad.
- LeT Kotli camp, 15 km from LoC opposite Rajouri.
- Barnala camp, 10 km from LoC opposite Rajouri.
- Sarjal camp, JeM camp, about 8 km from IB opposite Samba-Kathua.
- Mehmoona camp, 15 km from IB, near Sialkot, HM training camp.
According to media reports, at least 80 terrorist were killed in the strikes carried out by India. These strikes were jointly carried out by the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, employing precision strike weapons. According to Indian officials, the mission was focused, measured, and non-escalatory, and specifically avoided Pakistani military installations. The strikes were reportedly carried out from within Indian airspace, reflected restraint in both targeting and execution.
Immediate Consequences Of Operation Sindoor
Pakistan has warned that it would respond at a time and place of its own choosing and has placed its air force jets on high alert.
These strikes led to widespread disruptions in air travel across northern India. Moreover, the Airports Authority of India confirmed that Srinagar airfield is shut, with no commercial flights operating from there on Wednesday. Furthermore, schools and colleges are closed in the sensitive areas near borders.
A NOTAM was issued for Rajasthan, indicating a restricted military zone from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday night due to ongoing military exercises. On the ground, desert Corps (12 Corps) in Jodhpur testing main battle tanks, South Western Command performing heliborne operations, and Vajra Corps in Jalandhar conducting deep-insertion missions with the Air Force.
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