Introduction
In a major counter-terror operation named Operation Sindoor, India launched airstrikes targeting nine key terror camps in Pakistan. The Indian Air Force deployed its state-of-the-art Rafale fighter jets, armed with long-range SCALP cruise missiles and HAMMER precision-guided bombs, to execute the strikes, sources confirmed. This marks a bold escalation in India’s counterterrorism strategy, striking deep within enemy territory without crossing Indian airspace.
Details of the Operation
The joint operation involved coordinated action from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, with significant maritime support to ensure strategic coverage. According to top defence sources, no Indian aircraft was lost during the assault, showcasing India’s superior air dominance and strategic planning.
The targets were carefully selected based on RAW intelligence, and included hideouts of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), two of the most dangerous terror outfits operating out of Pakistan.
Where India Struck
- Bahawalpur – Headquarters of JeM; strike targeted high-level commanders and infrastructure.
- Muridke – Base of LeT and its founder Hafiz Saeed; long considered the brain behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and Balakot retaliation.
- Muzaffarabad – Major LeT training and operational hub near the Line of Control.
- Other targeted areas included Gulpur, Bhimber, Chak Amru, Bagh, Kotli, and Sialkot.
The operation’s key objective was to neutralize top terrorist leadership, particularly Rauf Asghar of JeM and disrupt recent coordination between JeM and foreign terror elements like Hamas commander Khalid Qayoumi, who was reportedly in Pakistan days before the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians in Jammu & Kashmir.
High-Level Monitoring and Strategic Planning
The entire operation was closely monitored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from his official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. NSA Ajit Doval conducted over 15 meetings with top defence and intelligence agencies, ensuring strategic precision in target selection and mission execution.
An official briefing is expected to take place at 10:30 AM IST, where the government will provide more detailed updates about the operation’s success and possible aftermath.
International and Domestic Response
Operation Sindoor is already making headlines across global media, with publications like New York Times shifting terminology from “militants” to “terrorists.” Domestically, the operation has been lauded by citizens and armed forces’ families, many calling it a fitting response to continued cross-border terrorism.
“This is what true revenge looks like,” said a widow of a Navy officer martyred in a previous attack. The statement echoes national sentiment around India’s policy of proactive defence through surgical strikes.
Conclusion
Operation Sindoor represents a turning point in India’s defence posture — precise, decisive, and uncompromising. With high-tech Rafale jets and advanced weaponry like the SCALP missile, India has demonstrated its capability to strike strategic targets deep inside hostile territory while maintaining control and avoiding escalation. This operation sends a clear message: India will no longer tolerate the existence of terrorist infrastructure across its borders.
Stay tuned for official statements and further details on the fallout of this landmark strike.
