Indian armed forces executed Operation Sindoor, eliminating over 100 terrorists across nine terror camps in Pakistan
India’s Most Successful Counter-Terror Operation
What a destruction of terror camps! In a historic military operation, Indian armed forces executed Operation Sindoor, eliminating over 100 terrorists across nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The precision strikes, carried out between 1:05 AM and 1:31 AM on May 7, 2025, marked one of the most successful counter-terror operations in history.
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Targeted Terror Camps and Strategic Execution
The operation targeted high-profile terror hubs, including:
- Muridke (Pakistan) – A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) stronghold linked to the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
- Bahawalpur (Pakistan) – Headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), responsible for multiple attacks in India.
- Sarjal Camp (Sialkot, Pakistan) – A LeT training facility implicated in the March 2025 killing of four J&K police personnel.
- Mehmoona Joya Camp (Sialkot, Pakistan) – A Hizbul Mujahideen control center for terror operations in Jammu and Kathua.
- Shawai Nallah Camp (Muzaffarabad, PoK) – A LeT training site linked to Sonamarg and Gulmarg attacks.
- Markaz Abbas (Kotli, PoK) – A suicide attacker training facility.
- Syedna Bilal Camp (Muzaffarabad, PoK) – A JeM staging area for weapons and explosives storage.
- Maskar Raheel Shahid Gulpur Camp (Kotli, PoK) – Linked to the Poonch attack and pilgrimage bus attacks.
Weapons Used in the Operation
Indian forces deployed advanced weaponry, including:
- SCALP cruise missiles launched from Rafale fighter jets.
- HAMMER precision-guided bombs for high-impact strikes.
- Loitering munitions (kamikaze drones) for targeted eliminations.
- M777 howitzers with Excalibur munition for long-range precision attacks.
Pakistan’s Response and Global Reactions
Pakistan initially denied the extent of damage, but satellite images from Maxar Technologies confirmed massive destruction at key terror sites. Islamabad later issued a diplomatic protest, claiming civilian casualties, though Indian officials emphasized that only terror infrastructure was targeted.
The United Nations and global leaders have urged de-escalation, while India maintains its stance that the operation was a necessary response to cross-border terrorism.
What’s Next?
With Operation Sindoor successfully dismantling terror networks, India has reinforced its zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. Defense analysts predict further strategic operations if Pakistan continues to harbor terror groups.