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'Operation Sindoor': 10 things to know as India launches strike on Pakistan terrorist bases

'Operation Sindoor': 10 things to know as India launches strike on Pakistan terrorist bases

TOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 7, 2025, 16:00 IST

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'Operation Sindoor': 10 things to know as India launches strike on Pakistan terrorist bases

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NEW DELHI: The Indian armed forces launched a massive anti-terror operation dubbed 'Operation Sindoor' in wee hours of Wednesday, declaring it as a firm response to cross-border terrorism backed by Pakistan. Recently, Pak-backed terrorists opened fire at 26 civilians in J&K's Pahalgam.Follow live updates on 'Operation Sindoor'Announcing the move on social media platform X with the words "Justice is served", the Army signalled a no-tolerance stance against terrorism.

Operation Sindoor

The Army has launched a counter-terror operation codenamed 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terror infrastructure across the border.

Announcing the strike, the Army declared, “Justice is served. Jai Hind.”

The operation is focused on dismantling terror networks in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

The move follows a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that claimed lives of 26 innocent civilians.

Several loud explosions were heard across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, marking a significant escalation in India's security response.

The ministry of defence further said that there will be a detailed briefing later in the day.
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All air defence units have been activated all along the India-Pakistan border to tackle any eventuality, according to defence officials.

A total of nine (9) sites have been precisely targeted.

Meanwhile, Pakistan violated the ceasefire by launching artillery fire in the Bhimber Gali sector of Jammu and Kashmir, just hours after India conducted its precision strikes under Operation Sindoor.

Earlier, the Centre had announced suspension of long-standing Indus Water Treaty, in retaliation to Pakistan's ugly act in Kashmir.

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