The Crossbill Team
The Indian Armed Forces carried out high-precision retaliatory strikes on nine terror-linked sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) late Wednesday night, marking a significant escalation in India's counterterrorism posture. While confirming the operation, the Ministry of Defence, India did not specify the exact locations or nature of the targets, stating only that the strikes were aimed at sites “from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed.”
Codenamed Operation Sindoor, the mission was launched in response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead.
Though official confirmation of the weapon systems used has not been provided, sources suggest the strikes involved high-precision missiles.
In a statement released by the Ministry said the action was "focused, measured, and non-escalatory" and explicitly stated that no Pakistani military installations were targeted.
“Our actions have been focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in the selection of targets and method of execution,” the statement read.
It emphasized that “those responsible for this attack will be held accountable.”
The nine targeted locations were spread across Punjab province and PoK, reportedly housing infrastructure and camps of terror groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Lashkar-e-Tayyaba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen.
Among the key targets was Bahawalpur, a major town in Punjab believed to be the headquarters of JeM, founded by Masood Azhar.
Muridke, the former base of LeT and associated with 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was also struck.
Sarjal camp in Shakargarh and Mehmoona camp in Sialkot, both near the international border, were targeted as they were believed to house JeM and Hizbul Mujahideen operatives, respectively.
In PoK, multiple terror camps were hit, including the Gulpur camp (allegedly linked to past attacks in Poonch and the 2024 Reasi attack on pilgrims), the LeT bomber camp in Kotli, and the Sawai camp near Tangdhar, which Indian sources claim was linked to terror strikes in Pahalgam, Sonmarg, and Gulmarg.
Two additional targets, the Bilal camp and Barnala camp, were described as JeM launchpads located near the Line of Control, though specific details remain sparse.
The Pakistani military, through its media wing DG ISPR, acknowledged the strikes and alleged that the Indian forces also targeted a mosque in Muzaffarabad — a claim not confirmed by Indian sources. The Bilal camp mentioned by Indian officials may correspond to this site.
The Indian Air Force had issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on Tuesday, alerting of large-scale air drills near the border, a move now seen as a preparatory signal. The government also undertook diplomatic measures ahead of the strike.
The name “Operation Sindoor” is reportedly symbolic, referring to the targeted killing of Hindu men during the Pahalgam attack, based on religious identity.
This action marks a significant escalation in India’s counter-terror strategy, reinforcing its commitment to direct retaliation against those orchestrating attacks on its soil.
Codenamed Operation Sindoor, the mission was launched in response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead.
Though official confirmation of the weapon systems used has not been provided, sources suggest the strikes involved high-precision missiles.
In a statement released by the Ministry said the action was "focused, measured, and non-escalatory" and explicitly stated that no Pakistani military installations were targeted.
“Our actions have been focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in the selection of targets and method of execution,” the statement read.
It emphasized that “those responsible for this attack will be held accountable.”
The nine targeted locations were spread across Punjab province and PoK, reportedly housing infrastructure and camps of terror groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Lashkar-e-Tayyaba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen.
Among the key targets was Bahawalpur, a major town in Punjab believed to be the headquarters of JeM, founded by Masood Azhar.
Muridke, the former base of LeT and associated with 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was also struck.
Sarjal camp in Shakargarh and Mehmoona camp in Sialkot, both near the international border, were targeted as they were believed to house JeM and Hizbul Mujahideen operatives, respectively.
In PoK, multiple terror camps were hit, including the Gulpur camp (allegedly linked to past attacks in Poonch and the 2024 Reasi attack on pilgrims), the LeT bomber camp in Kotli, and the Sawai camp near Tangdhar, which Indian sources claim was linked to terror strikes in Pahalgam, Sonmarg, and Gulmarg.
Two additional targets, the Bilal camp and Barnala camp, were described as JeM launchpads located near the Line of Control, though specific details remain sparse.
The Pakistani military, through its media wing DG ISPR, acknowledged the strikes and alleged that the Indian forces also targeted a mosque in Muzaffarabad — a claim not confirmed by Indian sources. The Bilal camp mentioned by Indian officials may correspond to this site.
The Indian Air Force had issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on Tuesday, alerting of large-scale air drills near the border, a move now seen as a preparatory signal. The government also undertook diplomatic measures ahead of the strike.
The name “Operation Sindoor” is reportedly symbolic, referring to the targeted killing of Hindu men during the Pahalgam attack, based on religious identity.
This action marks a significant escalation in India’s counter-terror strategy, reinforcing its commitment to direct retaliation against those orchestrating attacks on its soil.
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