India Draws a Line: Operation Sindoor Targets Terrorist Havens of Lashkar, Jaish, and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen
For over three decades, Muridke served as a hub of terror activities, housing the official headquarters of Jamat-ud-Dawa, a Salafi organisation founded by Hafiz Saeed. Bahawalpur, notable for Jamia Masjid Subhanallah, was also a prominent training hub for terrorism, and the birthplace of Masood Azhar, who later established Jaish-e-Mohammed's base there. Similarly, Kotli in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) hosted one of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen's oldest facilities, used in the early 1990s to train Kashmiri militants. Hizb chief Syed Salahuddin tops India's wanted list.
In a decisive move, Operation Sindoor, lasting just 25 minutes, drew a new red line, significantly increasing Pakistan's cost of sponsoring terror strikes against India.
The Indian Ministry of Defence convened a press conference to brief the media on Operation Sindoor. Defence Secretary Vikram Misri, Colonel Sophia Qureshi of the Indian Army, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force addressed the gathering. They stated that the operation targeted nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, specifically hitting Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed infrastructure, in response to the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack that killed 25 Indians and one Nepali national, including Navy Lt Vinay Narwal. Vikram Misri emphasized that the mission aimed to deliver justice to the victims, while Wing Commander Vyomika Singh highlighted that the operation exclusively targeted terrorist infrastructure, avoiding Pakistani military installations and civilian casualties. The operation resulted in significant damage to terrorist networks, with over 100 terrorists reportedly killed.
This Operation Sindoor involved precision-guided long-range weapons targeting 21 terror camps across nine locations in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir and Punjab, Pakistan. The arsenal likely included advanced systems like the French SCALP cruise missile, HAMMER air-to-ground precision-guided weapons, and the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. Recent acquisitions of drones, including lethal loitering munitions, also played a role. Strategic use of precision strike missiles and drones maximized impact on targets.
Meanwhile, nationwide civil defense drills and air exercises potentially masked the operation, diverting attention from India's planned action.
In response to ' Operation Sindoor ' Pakistan retaliates with heavy mortar shelling across the LoC. They attacked Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts.
*The various reaction comes from worldwide in response India's strike against Pakistan -
The Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuven Azar, posted that Israel supports India’s right to self-defence, and terrorists should know there is no place to hide from their heinous crimes against the innocent.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Russia resolutely condemns acts of terrorism, opposes all manifestations of it, and emphasizes the need for global cooperation to effectively combat this evil.
Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi, urged both countries to exercise restraint.
Germany’s Foreign Office issued a statement, calling for calm. It said that Germany is in contact with both India and Pakistan and is monitoring the situation closely.
Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, spoke with Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and reaffirmed Doha’s commitment to helping find a concerted solution through dialogue and peaceful means.
US President Donald Trump expressed hope that the tension would end soon.
UK has urged India and Pakistan to show restraint and engage in direct dialogue to find a swift, diplomatic path forward. In a statement, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said , UK was clear in its condemnation of the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam last month. He said all sides need to work urgently to see regional stability restored and ensure protection of civilians.
Former Prime Minister of United Kingdom Rishi Sunak has justified the India’s strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. In a social media post, Mr. Sunak said that no nation should have to accept terrorist attacks being launched against it from land controlled by another country. He emphasized that there can be no impunity for terrorists.
