Wed May 07 05:00:18 UTC 2025: ## India Launches Cross-Border Missile Strikes Against Terror Targets
**NEW DELHI, INDIA** – In a dramatic escalation of tensions, the Indian armed forces launched preemptive missile strikes early Wednesday against nine terrorist targets located within Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation, codenamed “Sindoor,” targeted infrastructure allegedly linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror group, including sites in Bahawalpur, a known JeM stronghold. Further details regarding the specific targets and casualties remain limited pending official confirmation. The strikes come in the aftermath of [insert context here, e.g., the recent Pulwama attack]. This development significantly raises concerns about a potential escalation of the conflict between India and Pakistan. The Indian government is expected to release an official statement shortly.
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