India Responds to Pahalgam Attack with Missile Strikes on Terror Targets
India Launches ‘Operation Sindoor’ in Response to Pahalgam Attack
In retaliation for the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, India launched a series of missile strikes on nine terrorist targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoJK) early Wednesday morning (May 7, 2025). This operation, named ‘Operation Sindoor,’ targeted key facilities linked to terrorist organizations Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Targets in Pakistan-Occupied J&K
- Sawai Nala camp in Muzaffarabad: This training center was used by LeT and was linked to several attacks, including the October 20, 2024, Sonmarg attack, the October 24, 2024, Gulmarg attack, and the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack.
- Syedna Bilal Camp in Muzaffarabad: This facility served as a staging ground for JeM and provided training in weapons, explosives, and jungle survival.
- Gulpur camp in Kotli: This LeT base camp was active in the Rajouri and Poonch areas of Jammu and was involved in attacks on April 20, 2023, and June 9, 2024.
- Barnala camp in Bhimber: This camp also focused on weapons handling, explosives, and jungle survival training.
- Abbas camp in Kotli: This facility was specifically used to train LeT’s Fidayeen (suicide squad) and had a capacity to train up to 15 terrorists.
Targets within Pakistan
The Indian government also announced that missile strikes targeted terror facilities in Bahawalpur, a stronghold of JeM, and Muridke, known for its Lashkar-e-Taiba base.
The ‘Operation Sindoor’ comes as a direct response to the escalating threat from terrorist groups operating in Pakistan and PoJK. These attacks highlight the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan and the complex security situation in the region.
