In a daring and meticulously coordinated strike deep into Pakistani and Pakistan-occupied territory, India has eliminated at least 70 terrorists in what is now being called one of its most far-reaching anti-terror operations in recent years. Operation Sindoor wasn’t merely retaliation—it was a forceful declaration that the era of unchecked cross-border terrorism is over.
Government sources confirmed that 24 missile strikes were launched across nine different locations, including Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bahawalpur, Rawalakot, Chakswari, Bhimber, Neelum Valley, Jhelum, and Chakwal. These areas, long identified by Indian intelligence as breeding grounds for Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad operatives, were struck with remarkable accuracy using precision-guided weapons. Over 60 additional terrorists were reported injured as key infrastructure supporting militant operations was leveled.
A senior official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, described the operation as more than just a tactical response. “This was strategic messaging through firepower. It was about dismantling not just camps, but the illusion that Indian restraint can be taken for granted.”
The missile strikes were laser-focused, designed to surgically neutralize buildings and compounds directly associated with terror logistics, command structures, and training activities. Indian intelligence, relying on a fusion of satellite imagery, signal intercepts, and human intelligence assets on the ground, had tracked these locations for months. Each strike had a name, a face, and a purpose.
What marked Operation Sindoor as different from previous responses was its scale and reach. Unlike earlier cross-border actions, this one reached deep into Pakistani territory, including Bahawalpur—home to the leadership of Jaish-e-Mohammad. Government insiders noted that the use of high-precision standoff weapons ensured a sharp and selective impact, deliberately avoiding Pakistani military installations to prevent escalation. Despite Pakistani claims of civilian casualties—nine dead, 38 wounded, and two missing—India asserted that collateral damage was kept to an absolute minimum.
The Indian establishment also made clear that these strikes were not simply about vengeance for the Pahalgam massacre, where 26 civilians were brutally killed by the Lashkar-linked Resistance Front. They were meant to expose the nexus between Pakistan’s military apparatus and the terror networks it nurtures. “We had credible and actionable intelligence showing Pakistan Army’s logistical and operational facilitation of these groups. The strike was a blow to that support system,” a defence source revealed.
International reactions were measured, but telling. While major global powers urged restraint, there was tacit recognition of India’s right to self-defence. Behind closed doors, some even acknowledged India’s restraint in ensuring the operation remained tightly scoped.
Among the dead were mid- and senior-tier commanders, including trainers, weapons handlers, and communication officers—individuals instrumental in orchestrating infiltration attempts and sleeper cell coordination within India. The destruction of key communication hubs further crippled the groups’ ability to relay orders or coordinate attacks. “This wasn’t just a hit on people. It was a hit on their planning, their communication, and their confidence,” said one source close to the intelligence network.
The operation’s swiftness was another testament to its sophistication. In less than an hour, every missile had struck its intended target. Surveillance drones captured live feeds confirming the obliteration of terror compounds, while real-time coordination between strike teams and intelligence cells ensured zero error.
Operation Sindoor marks a paradigm shift in India’s counter-terror playbook. No longer reactive or restrained by the fear of escalation, New Delhi has signaled its willingness to strike hard, deep, and decisively—on its terms, at its timing. It’s a message that resonates well beyond the Line of Control.