Operation Sindoor: India’s Retaliatory Strikes

🔥 Background: Why Operation Sindoor Began

On 7th May 2025, India officially launched Operation Sindoor as a direct military response to the Pahalgam terror massacre in Jammu & Kashmir. In this brutal act of terrorism, 26 innocent Indian tourists were killed after being singled out for their religion, making it one of the most horrifying communal attacks in recent times.

The Indian government vowed a strong response, and Operation Sindoor was declared to strike down terror camps operating in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

🎯 First Wave of Indian Attacks on 7th May – Nine Major Terror Locations Hit

Using Rafale jets, SCALP missiles, BrahMos cruise missiles, and SkyStriker loitering munitions, India launched a precision airstrike on 9 terrorist camps located deep inside Pakistan and PoK. These were considered breeding grounds of terror outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.

Here are the verified targets:

1. Markaz Subhan Allah – Bahawalpur (Jaish-e-Mohammed HQ)
2. Syedna Bilal Camp – Muzaffarabad, PoK
3. Lashkar Headquarters – Muridke
4. Terror Training Camp – Kotli, PoK
5. Launch Pad – Rawalakot, PoK
6. Terror Camp – Bagh District, PoK
7. Facility – Mirpur, PoK
8. Jhang Training Site – Jhang, Pakistan
9. Chakwal Location – Chakwal, Pakistan

All nine locations were either completely destroyed or left critically damaged. India clarified that no civilian locations or military bases were touched – only terror breeding sites were eliminated.

🛫 Second Wave: Indian Strikes on Pakistani Air Infrastructure

After Pakistan retaliated with drone and missile attacks targeting Indian border towns (mainly Jammu, Poonch, and Rajouri) on 8th and 9th May, India escalated Operation Sindoor with focused attacks on Pakistani Air Force bases.

The Indian Air Force conducted precision missile and drone strikes on the following airbases:

1. Nur Khan Air Base – Rawalpindi
2. Murid Air Base – Chakwal
3. Rafiqui Air Base – Jhang
4. Unnamed Tactical Airstrip – Punjab province

These strikes targeted hangars, drone storage units, radar infrastructure, and runways. Satellite imagery showed deep craters, fire damage, and crippled aircraft facilities in all four locations. These were meant to disable Pakistan’s drone launch and surveillance capacities.

🛡️ India’s Defense Shield: Full Activation

To intercept Pakistani missile and drone attacks:

• S-400 missile system was fully deployed in Jammu and Punjab.
• Aakash SAM systems were placed near Srinagar and Pathankot.
• Night vision drone jammers were used to neutralize incoming Turkish-origin drones used by Pakistan.

Over 27 Pakistani drones were shot down between 8th and 10th May across Samba, Akhnoor, Kupwara, and Kathua.

🕊️ Ceasefire Announcement on 10th May – What Happened?

On the night of 10th May, former US President Donald Trump posted on social media declaring that India and Pakistan had agreed to a ceasefire, brokered by the United States, with behind-the-scenes support from UK, China, and Gulf countries.

While India remained silent initially, both sides confirmed the ceasefire minutes later.

However, within 4 hours of this announcement, Pakistan violated the ceasefire by:

• Shelling Indian border posts in Udhampur and Poonch
• Sending 3 surveillance drones into Indian airspace (all shot down)
• Attempting a cross-border infiltration in Kupwara

⚔️ Indian Defense Response to Ceasefire Violation

Indian Army sources confirmed that the ceasefire violation was unprovoked and appeared to be a rogue maneuver by a faction of Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT).

Defense spokesperson Major General Anil Awasthi stated:

“India has observed restraint, but any further misadventure from across the border will be met with overwhelming force. The ceasefire is only valid when respected.”

💥 Timeline of All Indian Attacks Under Operation Sindoor (May 7–11)

✈️ Civilian & Strategic Disruptions Caused

• Pakistan closed its entire airspace for 48 hours, disrupting international and domestic flights.
• India shut down 25 airports in northern and western zones as precaution.
• IPL and PSL matches were suspended and relocated.
• Educational institutions shut down in border districts.
• Civilians in border towns moved to underground bunkers and safe zones.

🧠 Conclusion: What Next?

As of 11th May morning, the situation remains tense but under control. India has not launched any fresh strikes since the ceasefire but is on maximum alert. The Indian Armed Forces are watching all movements, especially Pakistani drone activity and troop buildup across the LoC.

While the world may be pushing for peace, India has made one thing very clear: Terrorism will not go unpunished.

Quote to remember:

“We do not seek war, but we will no longer tolerate terror.” — Defense Minister of India, May 2025

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