New Delhi: At least 12 terrorists were killed and over 55 injured in ‘Operation Sindoor’ launched by Indian armed forces early on Wednesday.
In a precise and restrained response to the Pahalgam attacks in which 26 civilians were killed on April 22, India hit nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir overnight. It targeted bases used for planning and directing terrorist activities. Taking to his X handle, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh posted: “भारत माता की जय!”
“The strike is a very calibrated move. The escalation is now strictly subjected to Pakistan’s reaction,” Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor was quoted as saying.
While confirming the air strikes by India, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif promised a “robust response.” “The cunning enemy has carried out a cowardly attack on five locations in Pakistan. Pakistan fully reserves the right to respond forcefully to this warlike act imposed by India. The entire nation stands with the Pakistan Armed Forces,” he posted on X.
According to CNN World, Pakistan’s military accused India of launching missile strikes. “Pakistan will retaliate at a time and place of its choosing,” said military spokesperson Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry in a statement to Geo TV.
“This egregious act will face consequences. The temporary pleasure of India will be replaced by enduring grief,” he added.
NINE TARGETS INDIA STRUCK:
- BAHAWALPUR: 100 Km from International Boundary (JeM Headquarters)
- MURIDKE: 30 Km from border, opposite Samba (LeT camp linked to 26/11 Mumbai attacks)
- GULPUR: 35 Km from LoC, Poonch-Rajauri (linked to 2023 Poonch attack and 2024 bus attack on pilgrims)
- SHAWAI: 30 Km inside Pak-Occupied Kashmir (linked to Sonmarg attack, Gulmarg attack and recent Pahalgam attack)
- BILAL CAMP: JeM launch-pad
- KOTLI CAMP: 15 Km from LoC, opposite Rajauri (LeT bomber camp)
- BARNALA CAMP: 10 Km from LoC, opposite Rajauri
- SARJAL CAMP: 8 Km from IB, opposite Samba-Kathua (JeM camp)
- MEHMOONA CAMP: 15 km from IB, near Sialkot (Hizbul Mujahideen training camp)
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