In response to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Indian government launched Operation Sindoor, a major coordinated military offensive targeting terror infrastructure across the border in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The Ministry of Defence has scheduled a press conference at 10 AM on Wednesday to share detailed information about the mission, which is being regarded as the most significant cross-border strike by India since the 1971 war.
According to reports from CNN, Indian forces conducted deep strikes into Pakistan’s territory, targeting critical camps associated with terror groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). These strikes are said to have neutralized senior leaders believed responsible for orchestrating attacks on Indian soil. The Indian military employed precision-guided weapons to strike nine terrorist bases—four in Pakistan (including key locations like Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Sialkot) and five in PoJK.
The Ministry emphasized that the operation was “focused, measured, and non-escalatory,” with no Pakistani military sites being targeted, reflecting India’s restraint and intent to avoid a broader conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed in real-time throughout the mission.
However, in a troubling development, Pakistani forces allegedly violated the ceasefire late on May 6–7, opening fire on Indian civilian areas. This resulted in the deaths of three civilians. The Indian Army responded proportionately and continues to monitor the situation closely. More official updates are expected during the Defence Ministry’s morning briefing.
