Operation Sindoor: India’s Decisive Strike Against Terrorism
On May 7, 2025, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” a carefully coordinated military operation targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was in direct retaliation to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 Indian civilians.
The strikes were aimed at dismantling infrastructure belonging to terror outfits such as Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). In a joint effort involving the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy, precision strikes were carried out on nine locations, including Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sialkot, and Muzaffarabad.
Viral videos on social media showed massive explosions, thick plumes of smoke, and panic among locals in the targeted areas. The strikes reportedly used advanced precision-guided munitions to minimize collateral damage and strictly focused on non-civilian terrorist infrastructure.
India clarified that the operation was “measured, targeted, and non-provocative,” emphasizing that no Pakistani military installations were attacked. This demonstrates India’s strategic restraint while sending a strong message against cross-border terrorism.
In response, Pakistan condemned the strikes, calling them an “act of war,” and raised the issue at the United Nations Security Council. Pakistani officials claimed that eight civilians were killed and 35 injured. Retaliatory shelling from Pakistan reportedly resulted in the deaths of three Indian civilians.
The international community has expressed concern over escalating tensions. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged both nations to exercise restraint, while U.S. President Joe Biden called for diplomatic engagement to prevent further conflict.
Operation Sindoor has highlighted India’s firm stance against terrorism and its capacity for swift and coordinated military action. However, the situation remains delicate, requiring continued diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation in the region.
The post Operation Sindoor: India’s Decisive Strike Against Terrorism appeared first on AbcrNews.
lifestyle