India Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Terror Camps in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
New Delhi: In a decisive response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army launched a targeted military operation early Wednesday morning, striking multiple terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistani territory. The operation, named Operation Sindoor, marked the 11th day since the Pahalgam incident and was described by the Indian Armed Forces as a “precision strike” aimed at delivering justice.
According to an official statement from the Indian Army, nine terrorist camps were destroyed in the missile offensive. The attacks were meticulously planned and focused solely on terror infrastructure, with no Pakistani military installations targeted. The operation commenced at 1:11 a.m., with a major offensive concentrated in Tawalpur, a region in PoK reportedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, a designated terrorist group.
Pakistan Confirms Indian Strikes
Pakistan has acknowledged the airstrikes. Military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif confirmed that five locations were hit, including Koli, Muzaffarabad, and the Ahmedabad East region in PoK, along with Bhawalpur and Murid in Punjab province. Bhawalpur is considered a stronghold of Jaish-e-Mohammed.
Lt. Gen. Sharif confirmed that the missiles originated from Indian territory and warned that Pakistan would respond “at a time and place of its choosing”. Following the strikes, the Pakistan Air Force closed national airspace for 48 hours as a precautionary measure.
News agency AFP reported multiple explosions across PoK and Punjab. In retaliation, Pakistan began shelling the Karna region of Kupwara district along the Line of Control (LoC) roughly two hours after the Indian operation. Indian military officials reported that local residents in Karna had moved to safety in bunkers.
International Reaction and UN Developments
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed concern over the escalating tensions and stated his hope for a swift de-escalation of the conflict.
At the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan faced increasing diplomatic isolation following the Pahalgam attack. During a special session convened to review the India-Pakistan situation, member states reportedly questioned Pakistan’s role in harbouring terror groups. Sources indicate that several countries asked Pakistan to clarify whether Lashkar-e-Taiba, another banned outfit, was involved in orchestrating the Pahalgam assault, which claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen.
Disruption to Civilian Life
The conflict has disrupted civilian life across both countries. Multiple commercial flights were cancelled or rerouted, including services operated by Etihad, Emirates, and Qatar Airways.
Schools across Jammu and Kashmir have been closed, and civilians have been advised to remain vigilant as hostilities continue along the LoC.
In a statement issued late Wednesday, Pakistan’s military claimed to have shot down five Indian aircraft in Indian airspace. India has not confirmed the allegation. However, local officials in Indian-administered Kashmir told Reuters that three fighter jets crashed overnight in separate locations in the Himalayan region. All three pilots have been hospitalised, the report added.
As cross-border shelling and exchanges of fire continue, tension remains high between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
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