Operation Sindoor: India Targets 9 Terror Camps in Pakistan, PoJK

Published on May 7, 2025 | By The Guwahati Tribune Team

In a bold retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which killed 26 civilians, including one Nepali citizen, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, striking nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK). The operation, named after the red vermilion worn by married Hindu women—symbolizing the loss of spouses in the attack—marks India’s firm stance against terrorism.

A Precise and Measured Strike

Official sources confirm that Operation Sindoor was a “focused, measured, and non-escalatory” mission, targeting only terrorist infrastructure linked to groups like The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, which initially claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack. No Pakistani military facilities were hit, ensuring the operation avoided broader conflict escalation.

“Terrorism will not be tolerated. Justice has been served,” declared the Indian Army in a post on X, reflecting national sentiment.

The strikes, executed with missiles launched from Indian airspace, caused at least three deaths and 12 injuries, according to Pakistani reports, which claimed two mosques were among the targets. Pakistan denied India’s claims of hitting terror camps, calling the strikes an attack on civilian sites.

The Pahalgam Trigger

The Pahalgam attack, the deadliest on Indian civilians since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, targeted tourists in Baisaran Valley, primarily Hindu visitors. The attack intensified India-Pakistan tensions, with India accusing Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism. In response, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed borders, and expelled Pakistani diplomats, while Pakistan retaliated by suspending the Simla Agreement and restricting trade.

Why This Matters

For readers in Northeast India, where security concerns resonate deeply, Operation Sindoor underscores India’s resolve to protect its citizens. The operation follows weeks of border skirmishes along the Line of Control (LoC), with Pakistan initiating unprovoked firing for 12 consecutive nights. This story highlights the ongoing Kashmir conflict and its impact on regional stability, a topic close to Assam’s youth.

Why This Matters

For readers in Northeast India, where security concerns resonate deeply, Operation Sindoor underscores India’s resolve to protect its citizens. The operation follows weeks of border skirmishes along the Line of Control (LoC), with Pakistan initiating unprovoked firing for 12 consecutive nights. This story highlights the ongoing Kashmir conflict and its impact on regional stability, a topic close to Assam’s youth.

What’s Next?

A detailed press briefing is expected today, May 7, to outline the operation’s outcomes. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed a response, raising fears of escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Global leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, urged restraint, with Trump calling the situation “a shame.”

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Image Caption: Indian Armed Forces launch Operation Sindoor, targeting terror camps in Pakistan & PoJK after the Pahalgam attack.

Alt Text: Nighttime explosion in Muzaffarabad, PoJK, during India’s Operation Sindoor strikes on May 7, 2025, with smoke rising against a dark sky.

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