On May 7, 2025, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” a series of coordinated military strikes targeting nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). These precision strikes were in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, including Indian and Nepali nationals.

In Pakistan:

1. Bahawalpur – A major Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) hub; reports indicate that 10 family members of JeM chief Masood Azhar were killed in the strike.
2. Muridke – Known headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
3. Tehra Kalan – Associated with Hizbul Mujahideen activities.
4. Sialkot – Suspected logistical base for multiple terror outfits.

In Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK):

5. Bhimber – A strategic launch pad for cross-border infiltration.
6. Kotli – Known for housing multiple terror training camps.
7. Muzaffarabad – A significant operational center for various terrorist groups.
8. Leepa Sector – Identified as a staging area for militants.
9. Uri Sector – Another key infiltration route into Indian territory.

Operation Details

• Duration: Approximately 23 minutes.
• Weaponry Used: India deployed Rafale jets equipped with SCALP missiles and AASM Hammer bombs.
• Casualties: Indian sources report over 70 terrorists killed and 60 injured.

Following the strikes, Pakistan claimed to have shot down five Indian aircraft and reported civilian casualties, including women and children. India has not confirmed these claims. The situation remains tense, with international calls for restraint from both nations.

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