Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor is a military operation launched by the Indian Armed Forces on May 6, 2025, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Here are the key details based on recent reports:

- Objective and Execution: The operation involved precision strikes on nine terrorist camps, described as a response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which killed 26 people, including Hindu tourists. The Indian Ministry of Defence stated that the strikes hit sites from where terrorist attacks against India were planned and directed. The operation was named "Sindoor," symbolizing the vermilion worn by married Hindu women, referencing the widows of the Pahalgam attack victims. (https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-launches-attack-9-sites-pakistan-pakistan-occupied-jammu-kashmir-2025-05-06/) (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir-pahalgam-terror-attack-live-updates-pakistan-terrorists-killed-tourist-pm-modi-amit-shah-nia-omar-abdullah-loc-tension-shehbaz-sharif-srinagar-raid/liveblog/120914554.cms) (https://x.com/ANI/status/1919851150322331774)

- Military Action: Indian forces conducted late-night missile strikes, with targets including sites in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, and PoJK. The Indian Army emphasized "considerable restraint" in selecting targets to minimize collateral damage. Visuals from the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, and other undisclosed locations showed the operation's intensity.(https://theprint.in/defence/indian-missiles-strike-9-terror-targets-in-pakistan-pok-in-operation-sindoor-bahawalpur-hit/2617583/)[](https://x.com/ANI/status/1919865685456593070)(https://x.com/ANI/status/1919878283501642123)

- Impact and Consequences: At least three deaths were reported in Pakistan and PoJK, though specific casualty details remain limited. The strikes disrupted air traffic, with Pakistan clearing its airspace, affecting flights. India’s stock market futures, particularly the NSE Nifty 50 index, fell by 1.19% due to heightened tensions. (https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-launches-attack-9-sites-pakistan-pakistan-occupied-jammu-kashmir-2025-05-06/) (https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pakistan-airspace-cleared-after-indias-operation-sindoor-targets-9-terror-sites-101746564316550.html)

- Pakistan’s Response: Pakistan vowed retaliation, calling the strikes a "temporary pleasure" for India. Hours after the operation, Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the LoC, prompting an "appropriate response" from the Indian Army. (https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/temporary-pleasure-pakistan-retaliate-india-operation-sindoor-surgical-strike-pok-101746564907999.html) (https://x.com/ANI/status/1919889317679259737)

- International Reactions: India briefed several countries, including the US, UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Russia, on the operation. The US State Department acknowledged the reports but offered no assessment, noting it as an "evolving situation" they are closely monitoring.(https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir-pahalgam-terror-attack-live-updates-pakistan-terrorists-killed-tourist-pm-modi-amit-shah-nia-omar-abdullah-loc-tension-shehbaz-sharif-srinagar-raid/liveblog/120914554.cms) (https://x.com/ANI/status/1919869774160368035)

- Context: The operation follows heightened tensions after the Pahalgam attack, which was condemned locally and internationally. The Indian Army described the strikes as delivering "justice" for the victims, with posts on X reflecting nationalistic sentiment, such as "Justice is served. Jai Hind." (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir-pahalgam-terror-attack-live-updates-pakistan-terrorists-killed-tourist-pm-modi-amit-shah-nia-omar-abdullah-loc-tension-shehbaz-sharif-srinagar-raid/liveblog/120914554.cms) (https://x.com/ani_digital/status/1919854361745739905)

The situation remains volatile, with ongoing military and diplomatic developments. For the latest updates, monitoring credible news sources or official statements from the Indian Ministry of Defence is recommended. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/5/6/india-pakistan-fighting-live-india-fires-missiles-into-pakistan)