🇮🇳 Operation Sindoor: 24 Strikes, 9 Terror Camps, 70 Killed — India’s 25-Minute Precision Response to Terror

In a decisive military operation on May 6, 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, executing 24 precision airstrikes targeting nine terrorist camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. This swift 25-minute mission resulted in the elimination of approximately 70 militants and was a direct response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives, including 25 Indian civilians and one Nepalese national.

🎯 Objectives of Operation Sindoor

The primary goal of Operation Sindoor was to dismantle terrorist camps and infrastructure responsible for orchestrating attacks against India. The Indian Armed Forces emphasized that the operation was “focused, measured, and non-escalatory,” ensuring that no Pakistani military facilities were targeted.

📍 Targeted Locations

The operation focused on nine sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, including:

• Bahawalpur
• Muridke
• Tehra Kalan
• Sialkot
• Bhimber
• Kotli
• MuzaffarabadCadena SERAl Jazeera

These locations were identified as hubs for terrorist organizations such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.

✈️ Execution Details

The Indian Air Force executed the operation using Rafale jets equipped with SCALP missiles and AASM Hammer bombs. The entire mission lasted approximately 25 minutes, ensuring swift and precise strikes on the intended targets.

📰 Aftermath and Reactions

🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Response

Pakistan condemned the strikes as an “act of war,” claiming civilian casualties, including the death of a child in a mosque in Bahawalpur. The Pakistani military reported that Indian missiles caused significant damage, though they stated that no Indian aircraft entered Pakistani airspace. In retaliation, Pakistan initiated artillery shelling along the Line of Control, resulting in the deaths of three civilians in Jammu and Kashmir.

🌐 International Community

Global leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres and U.S. President Donald Trump, expressed concern over the escalating tensions and urged both nations to exercise restraint. The UN called for immediate de-escalation to prevent further conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

🛡️ Strategic Significance

Operation Sindoor underscores India’s commitment to combating terrorism and protecting its citizens. By targeting specific terrorist infrastructures, India aimed to send a clear message against cross-border terrorism while avoiding broader military escalation.