Operation Sindoor : India Strikes 9 Terror Bases In Pakistan
India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terrorist sites in Pakistan from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed.A significant response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians, including many tourists.
The statement issued by Ministry of defence states, “Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution”.
“These steps come in the wake of the barbaric Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were murdered. We are living up to the commitment that those responsible for this attack will be held accountable. There will be detailed briefing on ‘OPERATION SINDOOR’, later today.”
Indian forces had selected the location for strikes with the intent of targeting top Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar leadership for their role in sponsoring terrorist activities in India.
The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force – jointly carried out the operation and mobilisation of assets and troops.Of the nine targets successfully hit by the Indian forces, four were in Pakistan and five in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.