On May 7, 2025, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) announced the launch of Operation Sindoor — a strategic military initiative by India aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). This operation comes in the wake of the deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives.
According to the PIB, the Indian Armed Forces carried out precise and swift strikes against nine identified terrorist bases. These targets were affiliated with known terror groups directly linked to the planning and execution of the Pahalgam assault and other past cross-border attacks. The operation was described as a focused and measured response, carefully executed to avoid civilian casualties and ensure that no Pakistani military installations were affected.
The government emphasized that Operation Sindoor was not an act of escalation but a necessary step to dismantle the networks enabling terrorism against India. The primary objective, as stated, was to deter future threats and strengthen national security. The PIB reiterated India’s firm resolve to bring the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack to justice and to safeguard the nation and its citizens.
The statement concluded by underscoring that India acted with restraint and precision, reinforcing its commitment to regional peace, security, and the continued fight against cross-border terrorism.
