Indian Armed Forces Strike 9 Terror Targets in Pakistan, PoK
Article Today, Delhi:
India’s military forces have launched a decisive operation against terrorism, striking nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the early hours of Wednesday. Dubbed “Operation Sindoor,” this calibrated and non-escalatory strike aims to dismantle terrorist infrastructure used to plan and direct attacks on Indian soil.
Background of the Operation
The operation comes days after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen. The Indian government has directly accused Pakistan of being involved in the attack, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowing to bring those responsible to justice.
Details of the Operation
- Nine Sites Targeted: The Indian Armed Forces hit nine terrorist camps in total, using precision strike weapons in a joint operation between the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.
- Focused and Measured Approach: The Ministry of Defence emphasized that the strikes were focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature, deliberately calibrated to avoid Pakistani military facilities.
- Restraint and Precision: The selection of targets and method of execution were strategically planned to demonstrate India’s commitment to holding terrorists accountable while exercising restraint.
Reaction and Aftermath
- Indian Army’s Statement: The Indian Army posted on X, “Justice is Served. Jai Hind,” signaling India’s resolve against cross-border terrorism.
- Government’s Stance: The Indian government has implemented punitive actions against Pakistan, including a trade ban, port embargo, postal suspension, and digital blackout, aimed at isolating it diplomatically, economically, and culturally.
- PM Modi’s Assurance: Prime Minister Modi assured that terrorism will not go unpunished, and every effort will be made to ensure justice is done.
