“Operation Sindoor” executed by the Indian Air Force on May 7, 2025, stands as one of the most sophisticated and high-impact air operations in recent Indian military history. This bold strike was a direct response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, in which 26 innocent civilians, including Indian and Nepali nationals, tragically lost their lives.
“Operation Sindoor” was planned with pinpoint precision and carried out between 1:05 AM and 1:30 AM, the operation targeted nine high-value terror infrastructure sites spread across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (POJK). These sites were used by terror outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen for training, recruitment, indoctrination, and cross-border infiltration.
🎯 Objective: Deliver Justice & Dismantle Terror Networks :
According to senior officials, the operation aimed to deliver swift justice to the victims of the Pahalgam attack and disrupt the deep-rooted terror ecosystem that has flourished for over three decades under Pakistani patronage. Intelligence reports confirmed that the targeted camps were directly involved in training terrorists responsible for recent attacks in Sonamarg, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam.
What sets Operation Sindoor apart is the surgical accuracy with which the Indian Air Force neutralized the terror hubs—ensuring no civilian casualties and no damage to civilian infrastructure. Advanced precision-guided munitions and customized warheads were used to limit collateral damage while maximizing the impact on terror operations.
💣 POJK Targets Hit During Operation Sindoor :
1. Syedna Bilal Camp (Jaffarabad)– A Jaish-e-Mohammed jungle warfare training center and weapons storage hub.
2. Gulpur Camp (Kotli) – Known for training terrorists involved in the 2023 Poonch attack and the 2024 pilgrimage bus bombing.
3. Barnala Camp (Bhimber) – Located just 9 km from the LoC, focused on IEDs, arms training, and jungle survival.
4. Abbas Camp (Kotli) – A fidayeen (suicide attacker) training center with the capacity to train 15 operatives simultaneously.
5. Tawai Nala Camp (Muzaffarabad) – Located 30 km from the LoC, this Lashkar-e-Taiba camp trained terrorists involved in the Pahalgam and earlier Sonamarg (Oct 2024) and Gulmarg (Oct 2024) attacks.
💥 Strikes Inside Pakistan: Deep Penetration, Surgical Execution :
6. Sarjal Camp (Sialkot) – Just 6 km from the international border, this camp trained terrorists involved in the killing of J&K police personnel in March 2025.
7. Mehmoona Joya Camp (Sialkot) – A large Hizbul Mujahideen base and command center responsible for directing the 2016 Pathankot Airbase attack.
8. Markaz Taiba (Muridke) – A Lashkar-e-Taiba base infamous for training 26/11 attackers Ajmal Kasab and David Headley.
9. Markaz Subhan-Allah (Bahawalpur) –
The headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed, known for radicalization, indoctrination, and senior leadership gatherings.
🛰️ Technology-Driven, Morally Calibrated
Indian defence sources emphasized that no military establishments were targeted during the operation. The Indian Armed Forces exercised strategic restraint, with each impact point carefully selected to avoid collateral damage. The success of Operation Sindoor is a testament to the technological capabilities and operational discipline of the Indian Air Force.
This operation also serves as a warning to Pakistan: any misadventure will be met with calculated, decisive, and proportionate military responses. The Indian military is fully prepared to neutralize terror threats and safeguard national security without compromising humanitarian principles.
🇮🇳 A Defining Moment in India’s Counter-Terror Doctrine
Operation Sindoor marks a new chapter in India’s counter-terror strategy , blending intelligence driven targeting, surgical precision, and strategic messaging. It reaffirms India’s stance that terror will not go unpunished, and those who sponsor or shelter it will be held accountable, regardless of geographical boundaries.