In a decisive response to the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army launched focused strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir early Wednesday morning. The operation, named "Operation Sindoor," was a direct retaliation against the attack that claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians in the region. In a statement shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the army declared, "Justice is served."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi closely monitored the operation throughout the night, ensuring swift and effective action. According to sources, the operation was meticulously planned, with a clear emphasis on precision and de-escalation. The strikes were described as "focussed," "calibrated," and "non-escalatory," specifically targeting the terrorist camps from where the Pahalgam attack was orchestrated.

The Additional Directorate General of Public Information of the Indian Army later confirmed that nine critical terror infrastructure sites were hit, dismantling the roots of cross-border terrorism. The operation was carried out with surgical precision, deliberately avoiding any Pakistani military targets, thus signaling India’s controlled response to avoid unnecessary provocation.

The army's statement emphasized the intent behind the operation, stating, "This operation underscores India's determination to hold the perpetrators accountable while minimizing escalation." A more detailed briefing on the operation was promised to be shared later that day.

This retaliatory action comes in the wake of the brutal attack on April 22 in Pahalgam’s picturesque Baisaran meadow, where 25 Indians and one Nepali national were senselessly killed. The incident left the nation in shock and prompted Prime Minister Modi to grant the armed forces full autonomy in determining the scale and nature of retaliation.

In addition to military action, India has taken a series of diplomatic measures aimed at pressuring Pakistan. These include suspending the Indus Water Treaty, halting trade at the Attari border, and revoking visas of Pakistani nationals residing in India.

The Indian government reaffirmed its commitment to bringing the culprits to justice, stating, “We are living up to our promise that those responsible for the Pahalgam attack will face the consequences of their actions.”

Meanwhile, as a precautionary measure, India will conduct a comprehensive nationwide security drill, which will include blackouts and evacuation exercises, marking the first such drill since the 1971 war with Pakistan.

The Pahalgam attack occurred in the afternoon of April 22, when five terrorists emerged from the dense pine forests and began firing on a group of tourists in the popular Baisaran meadow. Eyewitnesses reported that the terrorists specifically targeted men, and there were claims that the attackers confirmed their victims’ religion before shooting. The attack has further intensified calls for stringent measures against cross-border terrorism.