New Delhi:
In a swift and coordinated military offensive, Indian armed forces launched 24 missile strikes across nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the early hours of May 7, killing at least 70 militants and injuring over 60 others. The operation, codenamed Operation Sindoor, was executed jointly by the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and lasted just 25 minutes, from 1:05 AM to 1:30 AM.
At a press conference in New Delhi, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, accompanied by Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, described the offensive as a “measured and proportionate” response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including one Nepali national.
“This operation was intended to dismantle the infrastructure that enables cross-border terrorism and to deter future attacks,” said Colonel Qureshi, emphasizing a shift in India’s counterterrorism posture.
Targeted Strikes, Strategic Impact
The missile strikes focused on locations long known to host terror infrastructure linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)—two Pakistan-based terrorist groups responsible for multiple attacks on Indian soil.
The nine targets struck during Operation Sindoor included Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bahawalpur, Rawalakot, Chakswari, Bhimber, Neelum Valley, Jhelum, and Chakwal.
Of these, five sites were located in PoK, and four within mainland Pakistan. Bahawalpur, a known JeM stronghold, and Muzaffarabad, often used as a logistical base for infiltration into Kashmir, were among the key sites struck.
Foreign Secretary Misri stated that real-time drone surveillance and satellite reconnaissance confirmed the destruction of terrorist command centres, training camps, arms depots, and launch pads. He added that no Pakistani military facilities were targeted, reiterating India’s intention to keep the operation non-escalatory and proportionate.
High-Precision Arsenal
The operation showcased India’s advanced military capabilities, employing a combination of air-launched and ground-launched precision-guided munitions. Laser-guided missiles and satellite-enabled glide bombs ensured maximum accuracy and minimal collateral damage, officials said.
Coordinated strikes were launched simultaneously from multiple platforms, creating a wave of precision hits within a narrow time window. Government sources confirmed that the missile impacts were monitored in real time using UAVs, allowing immediate damage assessment and confirmation of mission success.
Strategic Message
The government emphasized that Operation Sindoor was driven by actionable intelligence suggesting imminent threats from across the border. The preemptive nature of the operation, officials said, reflects India’s evolving security doctrine—one that prioritizes deterrence and disruption of terror networks before they strike.
“For decades, Pakistan has enabled the construction of a vast terror infrastructure. Today’s operation sends a clear message: those days are over,” said Colonel Qureshi.
As international responses continue to pour in, India has reiterated its commitment to targeting terrorism, not states, and called for global solidarity in dismantling cross-border terror networks.
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