Operation Sindoor: Army releases video of troops in action along LoC

NEW DELHI: Army conducted a precise fire assault on terror launch pads near the Line of Control during the night between May 8 and May 9, responding to Pakistan's attempted drone strikes across multiple cities in Jammu-Kashmir and Punjab, according to army officials.The Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI) announced on X that the operation successfully destroyed these launch pads, significantly impacting terrorist infrastructure and capabilities.Also read: Operation Sindoor: Terror launch pads neutralised by Army near LoC in coordinated fire assaultThe ADG PI reported that under Operation Sindoor, launched early Wednesday, the armed forces eliminated nine terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir."OPERATION SINDOOR. Indian Army Pulverizes Terrorist Launchpads," the ADGPI posted on X. "As a response to Pakistan's misadventures of attempted drone strikes on the night of 08 and 09 May 2025 in multiple cities of Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab, the Indian Army conducted a coordinated fire assault on terrorist launchpads, pulverizing & razing them to cinders. The terrorist launchpads, located close to the Line of Control, were a hub for planning and executing terror attacks against Indian civilians and security forces in the past. The Indian Army's swift and decisive action has dealt a significant blow to terrorist infrastructure and capabilities," the ADGPI added.Previously, the Indian Army successfully intercepted a Pakistani drone attack early Saturday, showcasing India's effective air defence capabilities following Pakistan's escalation along India's western borders.Additionally, chief of defence staff (CDS) general Anil Chauhan met defence minister Rajnath Singh at his residence to provide updates on the current security situation. This meeting occurred amid increased tensions following Pakistan's recent drone attacks on Indian military and civilian targets, which prompted India's retaliation using air-launched precision weapons on Pakistani military targets.