India Launches Precision Strikes on Terror Camps in Pakistan and PoK in Response to Pahalgam Attack
Ten hours after Indian forces executed a series of precision strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), senior Indian officials confirmed that “Operation Sindoor” had successfully hit nine key sites. These included the headquarters of terrorist groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammad.
The operation, conducted between 1:05 am and 1:30 am on Wednesday, was launched as a direct response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Colonel Sophiya Qureshi stated that the Indian armed forces acted to deliver justice to the victims and their families, noting that all nine targeted terrorist camps were destroyed.
During a joint briefing with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Col. Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh elaborated on the precision of the operation.
She emphasized the use of advanced technology and carefully selected warheads to ensure the strikes were accurate and caused no collateral damage. “Each point of impact was a designated building or set of buildings, and all were neutralized with clinical precision,” she said.
Wing Commander Singh also stressed that no Pakistani military establishments were targeted. “India has shown restraint,” she added, “but we are fully prepared to respond to any further provocations that might escalate the situation.”
The briefing included visual evidence—strike footage and maps—demonstrating the accuracy and planning behind the mission. According to Col. Qureshi, the targets were selected based on credible intelligence and were known to be actively involved in planning and supporting terrorist operations. “Every effort was made to avoid harm to civilians or civilian infrastructure,” she said.
Col. Qureshi highlighted that for over three decades, Pakistan has developed an elaborate terrorist infrastructure comprising recruitment hubs, indoctrination centers, training facilities, and launch pads. “These camps, spread across Pakistan and PoK, form a complex and organized network of terror,” she explained.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri laid out the basis for the strikes, citing key findings from the investigation into the Pahalgam attack. Communication intercepts confirmed links between the attackers and handlers in Pakistan. Online claims of responsibility by the Resistance Front—reposted by Lashkar-e-Taiba-affiliated accounts—further reinforced the connection. “Eyewitness accounts and intelligence inputs have enabled us to identify the attackers and those who supported them,” he said.
Misri also condemned Pakistan’s inaction in the aftermath of the attack, stating, “Despite two weeks having passed, there has been no meaningful response or steps taken by Pakistan to dismantle terrorist infrastructure on its soil.” Instead, he said, the country has resorted to denials and unsubstantiated allegations.
He described the Pahalgam massacre as the worst terror incident in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. “On April 22, terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba brutally murdered 26 people, including a Nepalese national. Victims were shot at close range, often in front of their families, in a deliberate act of psychological terror,” Misri said.
He added that intelligence reports indicated the likelihood of further attacks being planned, compelling India to act decisively. “This morning, India exercised its right to defend its citizens and pre-empt additional cross-border threats. The action was calibrated, proportionate, and responsible, aimed solely at eliminating terrorist capabilities,” he said.
Referring to the UN Security Council’s April 25 statement, which emphasized accountability for those behind the Pahalgam attack, Misri concluded: “India’s actions are in line with the global consensus on counterterrorism and should be viewed through that lens.”
