Operation Sindoor: India Launches Coordinated Strike on Terror Camps in Pakistan, Say Sources
India launched a two-pronged strike on Pak terror camps in Operation Sindoor, hitting 9 sites with precision missiles, sources say.
In a major escalation against cross-border terrorism, Indian armed forces carried out a coordinated, two-pronged attack on terror camps located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and deep inside Pakistan early Wednesday, according to top government sources.
The pre-dawn operation, dubbed Operation Sindoor, began at 1:05 AM and lasted approximately 25 minutes. During this time, a total of 25 missiles were launched at nine identified terror hubs. The strike is being described as the most extensive cross-border operation undertaken by India to date.
According to sources, the operation targeted infrastructure linked to several terror organizations, including Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Jamaat-ud-Dawa—groups believed to be operating with impunity under Pakistani protection. The operation follows a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that claimed the lives of several innocent tourists.
In a synchronized assault, the Indian Air Force launched air-to-ground missiles while the Indian Army deployed ground-based missile systems. The offensive targeted locations across Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Rawalakot, Chakswari, Bhimber, Neelum Valley, Jhelum, Chakwal, and as far south as Bahawalpur—areas long suspected by Indian intelligence agencies to harbor terror infrastructure.
The strikes were executed from within Indian territory using advanced precision weaponry. The arsenal reportedly included SCALP (Storm Shadow) air-launched cruise missiles, HAMMER precision-guided bombs, and loitering munitions (commonly known as kamikaze drones). SCALP missiles, with a range exceeding 250 km, were used to neutralize heavily fortified bunkers and command centers. HAMMER bombs targeted multi-story structures believed to be training and operational hubs. Meanwhile, loitering munitions provided real-time surveillance and struck mobile high-value targets as they emerged.
This operation stands apart from previous actions such as the 2016 surgical strikes in Uri and the 2019 Balakot air strikes following the Pulwama attack. Operation Sindoor marks the most expansive and technologically sophisticated cross-border military action by India so far.
Sources indicate that similar operations may follow, as India sends a strong message to Pakistan to dismantle terror infrastructure on its soil. The government reportedly secured broad international backing before initiating the strike.
Key members of the United Nations Security Council, including the United States, Russia, France, and the United Kingdom, were briefed in advance. Notably, China did not extend overt support to Pakistan, and Turkey stood alone in its backing of Islamabad. Gulf nations, traditionally neutral or cautious, were seen supporting India's position—a sign of shifting geopolitical dynamics.
India’s proactive diplomacy is being viewed as a success, further isolating Pakistan on the international stage. Officials have made it clear that if Pakistan chooses to retaliate, India is fully prepared to respond with equal, if not greater, force.
