A New Chapter Unfolds: Indias Operation Sindoor Takes Aim at Pakistan's Terror Infrastructure
India Launches Military Operation Against Pakistan, Known as Operation Sindoor
In an unprecedented move, India carried out a daring operation dubbed Operation Sindoor, striking terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir on early Wednesday. The operation targeted sites aiding terrorist attacks on Indian soil.
An Army statement confirmed that the offensive was launched against infrastructures planning and directing terrorist activities, announcing nine targeted sites. According to the Indian Army, the operation was designed to be focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities were targeted.
The operation's significance comes in the aftermath of the brutal Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, which claimed the lives of 25 Indians and a Nepalese citizen. The Indian Army vowed to hold those responsible for this heinous attack accountable.
Before the operation, Prime Minister Modi granted the military complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, timings, and targets of the response to the Pahalgam attack, emphasizing India's resolve to deal a decisive blow to terrorism.
Meanwhile, Pakistan's Army announced that India had launched airstrikes against the country early on Wednesday and vowed to respond accordingly. However, Indian airbases were reported to remain unscathed, further highlighting India's cautious approach.
Strong explosions were heard in various parts of Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir following the Indian strikes, with power outages reported in Muzaffarabad. Pakistan's Army spokesman, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, claimed that missile strikes were fired by India at Kotli, Muzaffarabad, and Bahawalpur in Punjab.
International leaders held a closed-door consultation at the United Nations Security Council, urging both nations to engage in bilateral dialogue rather than escalating the conflict. They expressed concern over Pakistan's ongoing support for terrorist groups like the Lashkar-e-Tayyaba and called for the de-escalation of tensions.
Panic gripped Srinagar and its surrounding areas when reports of a massive explosion and the sound of warplanes flying overhead surfaced shortly after the operation was confirmed. It remains unclear what triggered the blast, but some sources suggest the Srinagar airbase may have been targeted as retaliation for the Indian missile attacks.
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- Operation Sindoor: India's strategic military operation against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
- Pahalgam Terror Attack: A brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2023, which claimed the lives of 26 people.
- India's Response: Operation Sindoor is a part of a broader strategy to counter Pakistan's support for terrorism and protect its citizens from such atrocities.
- Pakistan's Response: Pakistan's subsequent attacks on religious sites in India were seen as attempts to provoke communal tensions within the nation and internationalize the conflict.
- Northern Border Crisis: The crisis between the two nations has been taking a dangerous turn since the Pahalgam attack, with potential implications for regional and international security.
- United Nations Security Council: The UNSC is actively involved in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and encourage dialogue between the two countries.
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