Operation Sindoor: India Destroys Terror Camps in PoK; Pakistan Violates Ceasefire, One Jawan Martyred

India has carried out precision air-to-surface missile strikes against terrorist bases in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, hitting sites in Muridke, Kotli, Muzaffarabad, and Bahawalpur. Sources report that these operations, which did not breach Pakistani airspace, formed part of “Operation Sindoor,” launched by the Indian Army to dismantle terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and PoK.

Officials confirm that nine locations were targeted in total, all selected with “focused, measured, and non-escalatory” intent. No Pakistani military installations were involved, and authorities stress that “considerable restraint” was exercised in both target selection and execution.

Moments after the raids, the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Indian Army posted, “Justice is served. Jai Hind!” alongside an image announcing “Operation Sindoor”. The post underscored the intent to hold those responsible for the recent Pahalgam attack to account.

On the Indian Armed Forces launching ‘Operation Sindoor’, U.S. State Department Spokesperson to ANI says, "We are aware of the reports. However, we have no assessment to offer at this time. This remains an evolving situation, and we are closely monitoring developments"

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tweets "The cunning enemy has carried out cowardly attacks on five locations in Pakistan. Pakistan has every right to respond forcefully to this act of war imposed by India, and a forceful response is being given. The entire nation stands with the Pakistani armed forces, and the morale and spirit of the entire Pakistani nation are high. The Pakistani nation and the Pakistani armed forces know how to deal with the enemy. We will never allow the enemy to succeed in their nefarious goals."

Precision strike weapon systems of the three forces, the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, were used in the attacks, including the loitering munitions. The coordinates for the attacks on terrorist camps inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir were provided by the intelligence agencies. The attacks were carried out from Indian soil only.

The Indian forces had selected the location for strikes with the intent of targeting top Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar leadership for their role in sponsoring terrorist activities in India: Sources

Operation Sindoor LIVE: US Monitoring India-Pakistan Situation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan.

Eight civilians were killed and 25 were injured in heavy shelling after Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC).

1. Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur

2. Markaz Taiba, Muridke

3. Sarjal / Tehra Kalan

4. Mehmoona Joya Facility, Sialkot

5. Markaz Ahle Hadith Barnala, Bhimber

6. Markaz Abbas, Kotli

7. Maskar Raheel Shahid, Kotli

8. Shawai Nallah Camp, Muzaffarabad

9. Markaz Syedna Bilal

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khwaja Asif, in another big statement, said that the country’s military is ready to refrain from further action if India halts its operations.

Ten family members of Masood Azhar have been killed in the Indian strike. According to sources, his sister and brother-in-law were among those killed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has postponed his three-nation tour to Croatia, Norway, and the Netherlands after India launched Operation Sindoor on Wednesday morning, attacking nine terror camps in Pakistan and POK.

The US embassy in Pakistan has urged Americans to avoid conflict zones, especially near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control (LoC). The region is already under a "Do Not Travel" advisory issued by the US Department of State due to the risk of terrorism and armed conflict. The rest of Pakistan remains under a "Reconsider Travel" advisory.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the embassy acknowledged reports of the Indian military action, saying, "This remains an evolving situation, and we are closely monitoring developments."

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• Leave areas of active conflict/military activity if it is safe to do so.

• If you cannot move, stay indoors and shelter in place.

• Stay alert, carry your ID, and try not to draw attention to yourself.

• Sign up for the Smart Traveller Enrollment Program (STEP) to get updates from the US Embassy.

• Follow the local news and make sure your safety plan is ready.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday briefed his cabinet colleagues about India’s Pahalgam revenge and retaliatory strikes against terror camps in Pakistan and PoK under Operation Sindoor, calling it a “moment of pride for all of us".

Describing the operation as a “perfect strike by the armed forces", the Prime Minister informed the ministers about how the strikes were conducted deep inside Pakistan — 4 in the Punjab province and 5 in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Evacuation drills were conducted by four private schools in Kolkata on Wednesday to assess the preparedness among students in case of an exigency on the backdrop of the tensions between India and Pakistan.

The drills were conducted at DPS-Ruby Park, La Martiniere for Boys, La Martiniere for Girls and Future Foundation School.

A spokesperson for the two La Martiniere schools said the drills were conducted by the National Cadet Corps (NCC) wings based on instructions from the government.

Students went through the process of evacuating their classroom after an alarm was sounded, assembling in the courtyard, and taking shelter. They returned to their classrooms once the all-clear signal was given, he said.

"The entire exercise took place within 30 minutes, to make students well-versed about procedures required in case of an emergency. Students were very enthusiastic and eager to participate in the exercise," he added.

Former Puducherry Lieutenant Governor and former IPS officer Kiran Bedi applauded the India Armed Forces on successful execution of the Operation Sindoor, and said the initiative taken was an "action" and not a reaction.

A video has surfaced online, showing the Pakistani police and locals carrying coffins out of the remains of the LeT headquarters in Muridke. Muridke was one of the nine areas India targeted as part of 'Operation Sindoor'.

India briefed the envoys of both permanent and non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council - excluding Pakistan-on the details and objectives of Operation Sindoor, its recent counter-terror offensive. Representatives from the P5 nations (the US, UK, France, Russia, and China), along with nine of the ten non-permanent members-Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Panama, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and Somalia-were apprised of India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. 

Former Pakistani minister Bilawal Bhutto, while responding to Operation Sindoor, said, "Over the past two weeks, Pakistan has been on the receiving end of belligerent threats by the Indian government. We’ve time and time again insisted that our hands are clean and offered an impartial inquiry into any and all accusations. Unfortunately, India rebuffed those offers by Pakistan and has chosen instead to target innocent civilians. Pakistan reserves the right, under the UN charter, to respond."

Flights Affected After Operation Sindoor: Airlines, including Air India, Indigo, SpiceJet and Akasa Air, on Wednesday cancelled flights to and from a number of north Indian cities, including Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Amritsar, and Jodhpur, after India’s retaliatory strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) to avenge the Pahalgam attack. Read full story here.

For the first time in Indian history, two women officers -- Colonel Sofiya Qureshi from the Indian Army and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh from the Indian Air Force -- led the official press briefing on a major military operation. Their composed and firm statements reflected not only India’s resolve to respond to terrorism but also the rising strength of women in the armed forces. Read full story here.

Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova issues statment

One army jawan has been martyred in the ceasefire violation in the Poonch sector. He was injured in the CFV today and has now succumbed to his injuries.

Taking utmost caution, Amritsar district administration has again started the blackout process. Please stay at home, do not panic and do not gather outside your houses; keep the outside lights switched off: Amritsar DPRO

The statement reads "The Republic of Belarus is following with deep concern the escalation of relations between India and Pakistan, states that are friendly to our country. Belarus consistently advocates for sustainable peace in South Asia and the settlement of disputes between states through consultations, negotiations and other peaceful means. Belarus calls on the parties to a ceasefire as soon as possible and is convinced that there is no alternative to resolving the conflict through peaceful negotiations..."

"At the background of the escalation of situation between India and Pakistan, we call on both parties to maintain composure and pursue meaningful diplomatic engagement. It is crucial to avoid actions that could further deteriorate the security situation in the South Asian region and instead prioritize diplomatic solution to all contentious issues. Ukraine actively supports all measures aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region and advocates for the immediate de-escalation of tensions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine will closely observe further developments and continue to support international initiatives and efforts towards ensuring peace and stability in South Asia." reads the statement

The centre is briefing leaders at an all-party meeting on Operation Sindoor, a day India struck nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. Read Here.

Indian airstrikes have inflicted heavy damage on Pakistan's terrorist training and recruitment centres, particularly a sprawling site run by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), according to satellite images obtained by India Today.

The images, captured barely hours after the attacks, highlight the clinical precision of the pattern of strikes carried out by Indian forces in the early hours of Wednesday to avenge the 26 killings by Pakistan-based terrorists in Kashmir's Pahalgam a fortnight ago.

Abdul Rauf Azhar, IC-814 hijacking mastermind, killed in Operation Sindoor

Abdul Rauf Azhar, a most-wanted terrorist and brother of Jaish chief Masood Azhar, was the mastermind of the hijack of Indian Airlines IC 814 in Kandahar in 1999. He was involved in the Pathankot terror attack and the 2001 attack on Parliament. Read full story here.