Tue May 06 20:50:00 UTC 2025: ## India Launches Precision Strikes in Pakistan in Retaliation for Pahalgam Attack
**New Delhi, May 6, 2025** – In a swift and decisive operation, India launched a series of targeted strikes against nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) early this morning. Codenamed “Operation Sindoor,” the operation was a direct response to the April 22nd Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, including a Nepali citizen.
The Indian military used a combination of land, air, and naval forces, employing precision strike weapons and loitering munitions. Sources confirm that all strikes originated from within Indian territory. The operation was meticulously planned, utilizing a sophisticated deception strategy. India announced a nationwide civil defense drill scheduled for Wednesday, thereby misleading Pakistan and creating an opening for the surprise assault.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed the operation on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “India has launched #OperationSindoor, a precise and restrained response to the barbaric #PahalgamTerrorAttack… Focused strikes were carried out on nine #terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and…” The announcement followed earlier cryptic messages hinting at impending action.
The operation caught Pakistani forces and the ISI completely off guard. Retired Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor told CNN-News18, “India has made the first move. The troops are ready. The infra needed is in place. Now we wait for the retaliation.”
The Indian government emphasized that the strikes were specifically targeted at terrorist infrastructure and that no Pakistani military personnel or civilians were intentionally targeted. The Indian embassy in Washington briefed US officials, assuring them of the operation’s controlled and measured nature. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval personally briefed his US counterpart and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Pakistan has denied any involvement in the Pahalgam attack, attempting to deflect blame with unsubstantiated claims. India, however, possesses concrete evidence, including eyewitness testimonies and technical data, linking the attack to Pakistan-based terrorists. Operation Sindoor serves as a clear message that India will not tolerate cross-border terrorism and will respond decisively.
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