Operation Sindoor: The world must show zero tolerance for terrorism, says Jaishankar

On Operation Sindoor, Congress MP & LoP Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi says, "Proud of our Armed Forces. Jai Hind!"

"I guess people knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past," Trump said. "They've been fighting for a long time. They have been fighting for many, many decades. And centuries, actually, if you think about it. I hope it ends very quickly."

"I am monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan closely. I echo POTUS's comments earlier today that this hopefully ends quickly and will continue to engage both Indian and Pakistani leadership towards a peaceful resolution," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a post on X.

"We applaud armed forces' resolute resolve and courage. We are extremely proud of our Indian armed forces who have struck terror camps in Pakistan, PoK. Since Pahalgam attack, Congress has categorically stood with armed forces, govt to take decisive action against cross border terror," Kharge said in reaction to Operation Sindoor that took place on Tuesday night.

Politicians from across party lines rallied around to laud missile strikes carried out by Indian armed forces on nine terror targets in Pakistan under 'Operation Sindoor', posting patriotic slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Jai Hind' on their social media handles. "Bharat Mata ki Jai," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted Operation Sindoor with "Jai Hind" and "Jai Hind ki Sena".

In retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, India carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base Muridke.

The cabinet meeting will be held after ministry of defence (MoD) press briefing on Operation Sindoor, which will be held at 10 am.

Established in the year 2000, Markaz Taiba is the ‘alma mater’ and the most important training centre of LeT located in Nangal Sahdan, Muridke, Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan: Sources tell ANI

Markaz Subhan Allah, Jaish-e-Mohammad Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan- This Markaz serves as the operational headquarter of JeM and associated with terrorist plannings including Pulwama attack on Feb 14, 2019. Perpetrators of Pulwama attack were trained at this camp. (ANI)

"I welcome the surgical strikes carried out by our defence forces on terror camps in Pakistan. The Pakistani deep state must be taught a tough lesson so that another Pahalgam never happens again. Pakistan's terror infrastructure must be completely destroyed. Jai Hind! posts AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on X.

"Today, India has shown its strength. I salute all the military personnel and also thank the government... I thank the PM as he understands the feelings of the country's people, and he gave a befitting reply to Pakistan. We will uproot terrorism. Sindoor has a special place in our culture as married women apply it, but in Pahalgam, many of them have lost it, and today, we have avenged that by Operation Sindoor," Syed Naseruddin Chishty, Chairman of All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council tells news agency ANI.

"This action is in line with India's zero tolerance towards terrorism and terrorists...Our government has targeted only terrorist places...The spirit of the people of Akhnoor is high; we are fully prepared," Akhnoor BJP MLA Mohan Lal tells news agency ANI.

1. Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur - JeM
2. Markaz Taiba, Muridke - LeT
3. Sarjal, Tehra Kalan - JeM
4. Mehmoona Joya, Sialkot - HM
5. Markaz Ahle Hadith, Barnala - LeT
6. Markaz Abbas, Kotli - JeM
7. Maskar Raheel Shahid, Kotli - HM
8. Shawai Nalla Camp, Muzaffarabad - LeT
9. Syedna Bilal Camp, Muzaffarabad - JeM

In a major counterterrorism operation codenamed "Operation Sindoor," the Indian Army successfully conducted precision strikes on nine terrorist targets across Pakistan and PoK early Wednesday morning.

The coordinated operation targeted key infrastructure of three major terrorist organizations:
- Four Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) facilities
- Three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) installations
- Two Hizbul Mujahideen locations

The strikes, utilising special precision munitions, were carried out at multiple locations.

In the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday, the Indian Army initiated Operation Sindoor, striking terrorist facilities in Pakistan and PoK areas identified as bases for planning and directing attacks against India, according to an official defence ministry statement.

"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 added.

The ministry stated these operations were conducted in retaliation to the "barbaric" terrorist incident in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 people. The administration affirmed its determination to ensure accountability for those responsible.

The strikes utilised sophisticated weapon systems from across the armed forces, including loitering munitions. Intelligence organisations supplied the target coordinates, and the operations were executed entirely from within Indian territory.

In a post on X, the Directorate of Public Relations, ministry of defence stated, "India has launched Operation Sindoor, a precise and restrained response to the barbaric Pahalgam Terror Attack that claimed 26 lives, including one Nepali citizen. Focused strikes were carried out on nine #terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, targeting the roots of cross-border terror planning.

During the night of May 6-7, 2025, the Pakistan Army engaged in arbitrary firing, including artillery shelling from posts across the Line of Control and International Border opposite J&K. ANI reported, three innocent civilians lost their lives in the indiscriminate firing and shelling. The Indian Army are responding in a proportionate manner, according to the Indian Army.

Pakistan’s military spokesperson and Director General of ISPR, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has confirmed Indian missile strikes, claiming that 24 impacts have been reported. Addressing a press conference at 4:08 am on Wednesday, he said, “A total of 24 impacts have been reported by India, with different weapons.” The DG ISPR said that so far 8 casualties had been reported.

Jammu and Kashmir: Locals raised slogans of 'Indian Army Zindabad' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' as the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’. The operation targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed.

BJP leader Altaf Thakur said that the public had demanded action and, under Operation Sindoor, an attack was launched at nine locations. He remarked that this initiative was a very good step. Thakur further said that the Indian Army has resolved to end terrorism by launching Operation Sindoor, and that this was the need of the hour.

In the early hours of Wednesday, India executed "Operation Sindoor," launching a series of precision strikes that resulted in the destruction of 9 terrorist bases located within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The tri-services offensive, involving coordinated action by the Army, Navy, and Air Force, was initiated from Indian soil. According to the defence ministry, Operation Sindoor was described as “focused, measured and non-escalatory,” specifically excluding any Pakistani military facilities from the targets.

The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) headquarters in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) base in Muridke were among the targets, according to reports from news agency PTI. The strikes were carried out in retaliation for the violent April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that resulted in the deaths of 26 innocent civilians.

US Secretary of State Rubio said that the United States is monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan closely. Rubio echoed President Trump’s comments, expressing hope that the situation ends quickly.

Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended flights to Pakistan, according to a post on X. Air India reported that two international flights en route to Amritsar are being diverted to Delhi.

Defence expert Nitin Gokhale has described the recent Pahalgam attack as a barbaric act, specifically targeting innocent civilians and tourists with the intention of creating communal divide in India by targeting Hindu tourists. Gokhale stated that India's response has been well thought out and carefully calibrated, focusing on nine terrorist camps located in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir as well as in mainland Pakistan.

He highlighted Bahawalpur and Muridke as the headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba, respectively, noting that these locations had long been identified by India as crucial terror headquarters to be targeted.

India reportedly conducted coordinated missile strikes aimed at these locations, underlining a clear and deliberate approach in its actions. According to Gokhale, India has communicated that it has achieved the intended objectives with these strikes, leaving the onus on Pakistan to decide its response. He further added that if Pakistan chooses to respond militarily, India is prepared for such a scenario.

BJP leader Kavinder Gupta said that Pakistan is not going to survive for long. According to Gupta, Pakistan is going to be divided into several parts and will be removed from the map of the world.

BJP leader Kavinder Gupta said that on April 22, the terrorists said, "Modi ko bol dena" and today, "Modi Ji ne bata diya". He added that this demonstrates there is a strong government in India and described it as a slap on those who support Pakistan. Gupta further expressed that the nation should congratulate the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force for successfully carrying out this operation.

In a significant operation, Indian forces have successfully hit nine targets, with four located in Pakistan and five in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. According to sources, the targets in Pakistan comprise Bahawalpur, Muridke and Sialkot.

Special precision munitions were deployed to strike at the designated terror camps. The operation was executed through a coordinated effort of all three services, involving the mobilisation of assets and troops.

Early Wednesday, the Pakistani army conducted heavy mortar shelling targeting forward villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. This action came in the wake of Indian armed forces launching missile strikes on nine terror targets located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Sources reported that the intense cross-border shelling was observed in several areas. In the Jammu region, incidents were recorded from Krishna Ghati, Shahpur and Mankote in Poonch, as well as Laam, Manjakote and Gambeer Brahmana in Rajouri district. Additionally, the Karnah area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district was also affected by mortar fire shortly after the conclusion of strikes.

India reached out to several leading countries, including the US, Russia, the UK and Saudi Arabia, on early Wednesday and briefed them about the military strike it carried out on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, sources said.

The strikes were carried out in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.

"Senior Indian officials have spoken to their counterparts in a number of countries to brief them on the steps taken by India," said a source.

On the mock drill to be conducted today, Defence Expert Praful Bakshi said, "These should not be called mock drills but civil defence exercises. This exercise is essential. It prepares us for any attack..."

Rahul Bhonsle, Director, Security Risks Asia, said that after the statements made by the Prime Minister, defence minister and other ministers, it was very clear that India would target terrorist infrastructure and headquarters across the Pakistan border. This is exactly what was executed during Operation Sindoor. Bhonsle said he believes a strong military message has been sent – such terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and India cannot be carried out with impunity. He added that if there is escalation, the responsibility will rest with Pakistan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi constantly monitored Operation Sindoor throughout the night, said sources. Sources havealso informed ANI that the strike on all nine targets is successful.

Airports in parts of northern India, including Dharamshala (DHM), Leh (IXL), Jammu (IXJ), Srinagar (SXR), and Amritsar (ATQ), have been closed until further notice due to the ongoing situation. Departures, arrivals, and consequential flights may be impacted. Passengers are being advised to plan their journey accordingly and check flight status, according to a post on the official X account of SpiceJet.

The group has since then been involved in a series of terror strikes in India, including the Parliament attack in 2001, as per PTI sources.

Muridke, 30 km from Lahore, has been the headquarters of the LeT since 1990. It is headed by Hafiz Saeed and responsible for the 26/11 terror siege of Mumbai.

Indian forces, in the early hours of Wednesday, carried out missile strikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The operation specifically targeted the headquarters of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba groups.

According to sources, a total of nine sites were targeted, including the JeM headquarters in Bahawalpur and the LeT’s in Muridke, both located in Pakistan Punjab.
A spokesperson for the Pakistani armed forces, speaking to BBC in an interview, confirmed that the Indian Air Force had targeted the locations in Bahawalpur and Muridke.

The Indian embassy in US has said that India possesses credible leads and technical inputs indicating the involvement of Pak-based terrorists in the Pahalgam attack.

Precision strike weapon systems belonging to the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force were deployed in the recent attacks, sources told ANI. Among the weaponry used were loitering munitions. According to sources, intelligence agencies provided the exact coordinates for the strikes, which targeted terrorist camps located inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. All operations were executed solely from Indian soil, sources added.

Due to changing airspace conditions in the region, flights to and from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh and Dharamshala have been impacted. IndiGo reported that flights to and from Bikaner are also affected by the current airspace restrictions. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flights before travelling to the airport.

1. Terrorists killed 26 civilians in Jammu & Kashmir on April 22 in a brutal and heinous attack.

2. India has credible leads, technical inputs, testimony of the survivors and other evidence pointing towards the clear involvement of Pakistan-based terrorists in this attack.

3. It was expected that Pakistan would take action against terrorists and the infrastructure that supports them. Instead, during the fortnight that has gone by, Pakistan has indulged in denial and made allegations of false flag operations against India.

4. India’s actions have been focused and precise. They were measured, responsible and designed to be non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani civilian, economic or military targets have been hit. Only known terror camps were targeted.

5. Shortly after the strikes, NSA Shri Ajit Doval spoke with US NSA and Secretary of State Marco Rubio and briefed him on the actions taken.

US Congressman Shri Thanedar, commenting on Operation Sindoor, said, "India has the right to defend itself after what happened in Pahalgam... Terrorists were focused on making sure the people they're killing are Hindus... Now that India has started to target the infrastructure of the terrorists and planned 9 such attacks, so India has the right to defend itself. India has a right to retaliate for what appears to be barbaric acts...I'm urging that United States supports India at this difficult time...First of all, the United States must recognise India's right to protect its people and its territory. Secondly, the United States must encourage a thorough and complete investigation about the terrorist attack..."

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for maximum military restraint from both India and Pakistan, following heightened tensions after India’s Operation Sindoor and Pakistan’s warning of a forceful response.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a statement following India's military operation targeting terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK), calling the strikes an “act of war” and vowing a forceful response.

In a tweet, Sharif said, “The cunning enemy has carried out cowardly attacks on five locations in Pakistan. Pakistan has every right to respond forcefully to this act of war imposed by India, and a forceful response is being given.”

He further said, “The entire nation stands with the Pakistani armed forces, and the morale and spirit of the entire Pakistani nation are high. The Pakistani nation and the Pakistani armed forces know how to deal with the enemy. We will never allow the enemy to succeed in their nefarious goals."

According to sources speaking to ANI, coordinated attacks were carried out on multiple targets across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as part of Operation Sindoor. The operation was a joint effort by the Indian Army and Air Force, utilising precision strike weapons.

The Indian Army said that Pakistan has again violated the Ceasefire Agreement by firing artillery in Bhimber Gali in the Poonch-Rajauri area. The Indian Army is responding appropriately in a calibrated manner.

Pakistani troops initiated heavy cross-border shelling along the Line of Control in the Karnah area of Kupwara district early Wednesday, officials reported. This escalation occurred less than two hours after India conducted air strikes targeting terror locations in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

According to officials, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire agreement on the LoC by engaging in intense shelling directed at the Indian side. The Indian Army is responding to the Pakistani shelling in equal measure, they said.

Residents of Karnah have sought safety in underground bunkers. The exchange of fire between the two armies was ongoing at the time of the latest reports.