
Operation Sindoor: India Strikes
India initiated Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, launching precision missile strikes against militant strongholds in Pakistan. This action responded directly to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, where militants killed 28 Hindu tourists.
The Indian government stated that the strikes specifically targeted terrorist organizations, including Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, both responsible for numerous attacks on Indian soil. Officials emphasized that the operation aimed solely at eliminating terrorist threats, avoiding any Pakistani military infrastructure.
However, Pakistani authorities reported civilian casualties, claiming 31 deaths and significant damage in the affected areas. This incident has further strained diplomatic relations and sparked international concern, with several countries urging restraint and renewed dialogue between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.