India Launches ‘Operation Sindoor’

On 7th May 2025, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) in response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.

Key Points

Targeted Strikes: The operation aimed to neutralize terror camps involved in planning attacks on India.
Measured Response: Strikes were focused, measured and non-escalatory, with no Pakistani military installations targeted.
Government Statement: India exercised restraint in both target selection and execution to avoid broader conflict.
Pahalgam Attack Trigger: The April 2025 attack on tourists prompted strong national outrage and calls for action.
Accountability Assured: The government reiterated its resolve to hold perpetrators of the attack accountable.