Targeted Covert Mission: Sindur Operation

Indian Military Conducts Operation 'Sindur' in Pakistani-Held Kashmir on May 7; Retaliation Follows from Pakistan, Leading to Increased Tensions between Countries. This Escalation Coincides with a Terrorist Attack by Pakistani Militants on April 22 in Pahalgam, Resulting in Tourist Casualties....

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2025 May 9 . 5:45 AM

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India commenced a military operation called 'Sindur' in the region of Kashmir under Pakistani... — India commenced a military operation called 'Sindur' in the region of Kashmir under Pakistani control on the 7th of May. In response, Pakistan launched attacks on Indian targets. Tensions between the two nations intensified after the horrific terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, during which Pakistani extremists murdered tourists. Visual evidence of the repercussions of this military operation can be found in the gallery 'Ъ'.

Kashmir Conflict: A Visual Chronicle

Targeted Covert Mission: Sindur Operation

Get a glimpse into the tumultuous journey of the Kashmir conflict through these captivating images. This longstanding feud between India and Pakistan, dating back to the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947, has left behind a trail of troubled history. Here's a visual account of key events:

Scene 1: Post-Partition Unrest 📷 M.D. Mughal / AP

Indian tanks in Lahore, Pakistan, and a rubble-packed mosque killing a victim in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. The contentious territory was disputed following India's independence, leading to the first Indo-Pak War from 1947-1949.

Scene 2: The Second Indo-Pak War 📷 Stringer / Reuters

Casualties from Pakistani firing treated in Uri territory, mirroring events from 1965 when a clandestine Pakistani operation prompted a full-scale war, escalating to a ceasefire brokered by the Soviet Union and the United States.

Scene 3: East Pakistan's Independence 📷 Nasir Kachroo / AP

The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, leading to Pakistan's defeat, demonstrates the complex web of conflicts the region has faced over the decades.

Scene 4: The Kashmir Rebellion 📷 Asim Tanveer / AP

Insurgents, supported by Pakistan, unleash rebellion against Indian rule in Kashmir in 1989, leading to increased military presence and human rights abuses in the region.

Scene 5: Kargil War Encounter 📷 M.D. Mughal / AP

Pakistani soldiers in a destroyed building in a Kashmir suburb, exemplifying the intense military operations, such as the Kargil War in 1999, that the region has witnessed through its history.

Scene 6: Recent Conflicts 📷 Dar Yasin / AP

Evidence of the ongoing tensions in 2016 and 2019 through images of Indian military presence in Kashmir and Pakistani military forces in their territory, underscoring a continuous vicious cycle that persists.

This visual chronicle provides a snapshot of the Kashmir conflict, highlighting its intricate web of violence and political turmoil. In recent years, civil rights activists and journalists have been documenting the ongoing human rights issues and continued unrest in the region.

Anand, as a civil rights activist, has been documenting the persistent casualties in the ongoing Kashmir conflict.
In the realm of general news, the Kashmir conflict has remained a recurring focus, with frequent reports of war-and-conflicts in the region.
The images in this visual chronicle highlight Tanveer's photographs of the Kashmir rebellion, which marked the beginning of increased militarization and human rights abuses.
The Kashmir conflict, being a longstanding feud over territory, has influenced politics between India and Pakistan significantly.
The complex web of conflicts in the region, as depicted in this visual account, also encompasses crime-and-justice issues, such as the human rights abuses reported in both Kashmir and Pakistan-controlled territories.