Operation Sindoor was a major cross-border military action launched by the Indian Armed Forces on May 7, 2025, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was executed in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which killed 26 people, including one Nepali national. Indian officials stated that despite repeated calls, Pakistan took no concrete action against terror groups operating from its soil, prompting India to conduct precision strikes to dismantle these networks.

The strikes, coordinated by the Army, Navy, and Air Force, lasted about 25 minutes and hit nine specific terror camps. Four of these were in Pakistan-Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sialkot, and Sarjal-while five were in PoK-Muzaffarabad, Barnala, Kotli, and Tehra Kalan. The targeted camps belonged to banned outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen, which have a history of launching attacks in India and are believed to receive support from Pakistan’s military and intelligence agencies.

Indian authorities emphasized that the operation was “focused, measured, and non-escalatory,” with no Pakistani military or civilian infrastructure targeted. The primary aim was to destroy recruitment, indoctrination, and training centers as well as launch pads used for cross-border terrorism. The Indian military used stand-off weapons, drones, and precision-guided munitions to ensure the success of the mission. Videos released by the Indian side showed significant damage to camps like Mehmoona Joya in Sialkot, a key Hizbul Mujahideen hub.

Operation Sindoor was closely monitored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior security officials. The Indian government described it as a necessary and proportionate response to ongoing terror threats, sending a strong message about India’s resolve to act against cross-border terrorism. The operation heightened tensions in the region, with Pakistan vowing retaliation and international actors urging restraint.