In a decisive move, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, conducting precision strikes against nine terrorist facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation aimed to dismantle the operational capabilities of notorious militant groups, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM).
Targeted Locations:
The Indian armed forces targeted key terrorist hubs, including:
1. Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur: JeM headquarters linked to the 2019 Pulwama attack.
2. Markaz Taiba, Muridke: LeT's 200-acre training facility.
3. Sarjal/Tehra Kalan: Infiltration hub facilitating militant movement.
4. Mehmoona Joya Facility, Sialkot: HM launchpad reportedly backed by Pakistan's ISI.
5. Markaz Ahle Hadith, Barnala: Arms smuggling and terrorist training site.
6. Markaz Abbas, Kotli: JeM training base planning major terror operations.
7. Maskar Raheel Shahid, Kotli: HM site crucial for cross-border militancy.
8. Shawai Nallah Camp, Muzaffarabad: LeT stronghold planning attacks on India.
9. Markaz Syedna Bilal, Muzaffarabad: JeM facility radicalizing and deploying militants.
Official Statement:
The Ministry of Defence confirmed hitting terrorist infrastructure, emphasizing that the action was "focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature." No Pakistani military facilities were targeted, and India demonstrated restraint in selecting targets and execution methods.
India Launches Precision Strikes Against Terrorist Camps in Pakistan and PoK
The joint operation by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force employed precision strike weapons, ensuring zero civilian casualties. Advanced surveillance and intelligence inputs guided the strikes, maintaining a measured stance.
This operation marks a significant step in India's efforts to counter terrorism and hold accountable those responsible for planning and directing attacks against the country.