Wed May 07 00:20:00 UTC 2025: ## India Launches Cross-Border Strikes Against Pakistan Terrorist Camps
**New Delhi, [Date]:** In a significant escalation following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India launched retaliatory airstrikes targeting multiple terrorist camps in Pakistan under the codename “Operation Sindoor.” The operation, conducted late Tuesday night, involved coordinated strikes by the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy using missiles.
Indian officials stated that nine targets believed to be involved in plotting cross-border attacks were destroyed with precision, emphasizing that no civilian or military infrastructure in Pakistan was targeted. The strikes came on the eve of nationwide mock drills planned by the central government, heightening anticipation across the country. Several ministers and prominent figures expressed their support for the operation on social media, using the hashtag #BharatMataKiJai.
The Indian government confirmed its commitment to holding those responsible for the Pahalgam attack accountable, promising to release further details about the operation soon. The Indian Army subsequently tweeted “Justice has been served.” Videos purportedly showing the strikes have gone viral on social media, though precise locations remain undisclosed by the Indian military. Reports also indicate that several airports across India, including Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Dharamshala, and Leh, were temporarily closed.
Pakistan confirmed the strikes, with Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, the DG ISPR, stating that locations in Kotli, Muridke, Bahawalpur, and Muzaffarabad were hit, resulting in three deaths and 12 injuries. Chaudhry vowed retaliation, stating that Pakistan would respond in due course and that India’s temporary joy would be replaced by lasting sorrow. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the strikes as acts of war and asserted Pakistan’s unwavering resolve to retaliate. Following the Pakistani Prime Minister’s statement, cross-border firing erupted in the Poonch and Rajouri sectors, with both sides engaging in exchanges of fire along the Line of Control (LOC). Among the reported targets were the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba in Muridke and a Jaish-e-Mohammad facility in Bahawalpur.
Pakistan responded by closing the Lahore and Sialkot airports for 48 hours. India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, briefed his US counterpart, Jake Sullivan, on the developments. India’s air defense systems have been put on high alert in anticipation of any potential Pakistani response. A meeting of Pakistan’s National Security Committee is scheduled for Wednesday morning.
US President Trump expressed concern over the escalating situation, urging both India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions. He described the situation as “terrible” and called for a swift resolution to the ongoing conflict.
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