What is Operation Sindoor? Under which India carried out airstrikes on 9 locations in Pakistan

Operation Sindoor: On 22 April 2025, there was a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. In which 26 people were killed. Operation Sindoor is the answer to this terrorist attack. After this air strike on Pakistan, a press release was issued by the Ministry of Defense of India. In which it was clarified that Operation Sindoor has been done only to target terrorist hideouts.

The Indian Army carried out air strikes on 9 locations in Pakistan late on Tuesday night in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. This action taken by the Indian Armed Forces was named. After this, the tension between India and Pakistan has increased further. India carried out these attacks in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.

What is Operation Sindoor?

On 22 April 2025, there was a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. In which 26 people were killed. Operation is the answer to this terrorist attack. After this air strike on Pakistan, a press release was issued by the Ministry of Defense of India. In which it was clarified that Operation has been done only to target terrorist hideouts. Its purpose is not to promote war with Pakistan.

Objective of Operation Sindoor

The Ministry of Defense of India has clearly stated that the purpose of was to destroy the terrorist structures from where attacks against India were being planned and operated. This action is only against terrorism and not against the Pakistani Army.

The target of India’s Operation Sindoor

The Indian Air Force targeted 9 terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, where Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed had launch pads. These include Kotli, Bahawalpur, Muzaffarabad and some locations in Punjab province.

Operation Sindoor did not target the Pakistani Army

This attack was carried out by the Indian Army on 7 May 2025 at around 1:30 AM. The Indian Air Force used precision missiles in this attack. According to the report, it is being said that 24 missiles were fired under. In which the top commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba was also targeted. The purpose of this not to target the Pakistan Army. The Indian government has made it clear that this is only anti-terrorism and not to promote war.

After this air strike by India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reacted to Operation and wrote ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ on social media platform X. Apart from this, the Indian Army wrote ‘Nyay Ho Gaya’ on social media platform X after the operation.

Pakistan’s reaction on Operation Sindoor

Pakistan has condemned Operation which took place amid tension between India and Pakistan. After this, Lahore and Sialkot airports have been closed. Not only this, emergency has also been declared in Lahore. However, Pakistani military spokesperson says that preparations are underway for retaliatory action.

Objectives and Execution

The primary goal of Operation Sindoor was to dismantle terrorist infrastructure associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen. The Indian Air Force deployed Rafale fighter jets equipped with SCALP missiles and AASM Hammer bombs to carry out the strikes. The operation lasted approximately 23 minutes and was described by the Indian Ministry of Defence as “focused, measured, and non-escalatory,” emphasizing that no Pakistani military installations were targeted.