India targets nine sites across Pakistan and PoK: What we know so far

NEW DELHI: India has launched a major military operation, codenamed Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK and in a direct response to the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen.The strikes come amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam massacre, where most of the victims were reportedly tourists.The ministry of defence has stated that a detailed briefing on Operation Sindoor will be held later today to provide further clarity on the objectives, outcomes, and intelligence behind the mission.Also read: How India carried out precision strikes on Pakistan, PoKA total of nine (9) sites have been precisely targeted. Our operations have been deliberate, restrained, and non-escalatory. No Pakistani military installations were struck. India has exercised significant restraint in both the choice of targets and the manner of execution. These actions follow the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national. We remain firmly committed to holding those responsible accountable. A detailed briefing on ‘OPERATION SINDOOR’ will be provided later today, the defence ministry said.Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that Pakistan reserves the full right to deliver a firm response to what he described as an act of war by India—adding that such a response is already underway.He added that the entire nation stands united behind the Pakistan Armed Forces, with national morale and determination running high.Also read: With apt codename and precise strikes, India delivers strong message to Pakistan“The Pakistani nation and the Pakistan Armed Forces know very well how to deal with the enemy,” he said. “We will never let the enemy succeed in its nefarious objectives.”The operation targeted nine locations, including Jaish-e-Mohammed’s base in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba’s hub in Muridke. Utilizing advanced precision weapons and intelligence-based targeting, the Army, Navy, and Air Force coordinated the strikes without engaging Pakistani military sites. The defence ministry called the operation “focused and non-escalatory.” Prime Minister Modi had earlier vowed a strong response to terrorism, granting the military full operational freedom. Operation Sindoor, the Army stated, was India’s answer: “Justice is Served.”Also read: India briefs US, UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Russia on strikes in Pakistan, PoKHere's what we know so far:Operation Sindoor Live update: India launches attack at nine terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan