India launches Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK

India Launches Operation Sindoor Targeting Terrorist Sites in Pakistan and PoK

In a decisive military action following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India has initiated ‘Operation Sindoor’, targeting nine key terrorist infrastructures located in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation comes in response to the attack on April 22, which resulted in the tragic loss of 26 civilians, including several tourists.

According to reports from The Times of India, Indian armed forces carried out the strikes, aimed at dismantling and disrupting terrorist networks believed to be planning further assaults on Indian soil. The military operation underscores India’s strategic approach to addressing security threats emanating from across the border, while maintaining that the actions were measured and non-escalatory to avoid wider conflict.

The Indian government has emphasized that these strikes were constrained in scope, focusing specifically on eliminating terrorist infrastructure, and were conducted in a manner to avoid escalation of tensions between the two nations. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted that the operation was necessary due to Pakistan being perceived as a safe haven for terrorist activities and the imminent threat of further planned attacks on India.

This development marks a significant move by India in its ongoing efforts to combat terrorism, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding national security and the safety of its citizens. The situation remains tense, with international observers closely monitoring the potential impact on Indo-Pak relations.