The Indian Air Force carried out precise strikes on four locations within Pakistan, while an additional five sites were targeted in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The defense ministry characterized the operation as “focused, measured, and non-escalatory,” explicitly avoiding any Pakistani military targets.
‘Operation Sindoor’ was a collaborative mission involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The defense ministry clarified that the operation was directed solely at eliminating terrorist infrastructure and did not pose any danger to Pakistan’s military facilities. Furthermore, this military action was a direct response to the terrorist attack that took place on April 22 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of 26 individuals. The Indian government asserted its right to confront cross-border terrorism and address imminent threats.During a press briefing, foreign secretary Vikram Misri emphasised the connections between Pakistan and terrorist organizations, citing the Pahalgam attack as a notable example. “As you are aware, on April 22, a terrorist trained in Pakistan, affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, perpetrated a horrific attack on tourists in Pahalgam, resulting in the deaths of twenty-five Indians and one Nepali citizen,” Misri said.
“This incident marks the most severe occurrence since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, particularly because civilians were directly targeted,” he added.
