India launches Operation Sindoor

 

India launched Operation Sindor: Launched a strategic response to terrorism In the early hours of May 7, 2025, India launched "Operation Sindoor", which was a series of accurate aerial attacks targeting nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Prasadit Kashmir. The operation was a direct response to the terrorist attack on 22 April in Pahgam, Indian-promoted Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in 26 civilians, mainly Hindu tourists. India credit for this attack for Pakistan-based terrorist groups, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (Late) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (Jame). Strategic goal and execution The Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed the scalp missiles and Rafale fighter jets equipped with AASM hammer bomb to carry out the strike. The targeted places included Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sialkot, Kotli, Muzaffarabad and Bhimber. These sites were identified as a hub for late and gem -related terrorist activities and training camps. The operation lasted for about 23 minutes and was described by Indian authorities as "focus, measured and non-escleratory", targeting the terrorist infrastructure only without targeting Pakistani military establishments. Castes and damage Pakistan reported the number of important citizens casualties with 26 deaths and 46 injuries, including women and children. In particular, a mosque in Bahalpur was damaged during attacks. In vengeance, Pakistan claimed to have shot five Indian aircraft including Rafale Jets and a MiG -29, although India has not confirmed these claims. An Indian aircraft allegedly crashed in Srinagar, and three Indian citizens were killed along the Line of Control (LOC) due to Pakistani artillery fire. International reactions The international community has expressed deep concern over Escletin