Operation Sindoor: India Strikes Terror Camps in Pakistan and PoK

In a decisive move against terrorism, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, targeting multiple terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) in the early hours of Wednesday, 7 May 2025.

According to the Indian government’s official statement, the operation was precise, non-escalatory, and did not target any Pakistani military facilities. Instead, the airstrikes were aimed at infrastructure used by terrorist groups banned globally, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen.

Key Highlights of Operation Sindoor

•  Nine high-value terror targets were successfully hit across Pakistan and PoK.
• No Pakistani military bases were involved or damaged.
•  The strikes took place before 1:44 am on May 7, 2025.
•  The mission was measured, focused, and intended to prevent future cross-border attacks.
• All strikes were carried out with pinpoint accuracy, with zero collateral damage reported.

 Major Locations Targeted

Here are the significant areas where the Indian Air Force struck terrorist hideouts:

Terror Camps Destroyed Inside Pakistan:

Camp Name	Location	Affiliated Group	Description
Markaz Taiba Camp	Muridke	Lashkar-e-Taiba	Training & Planning centre of Lashkar-e-Taiba (Home base). Operated 2008 Mumbai Terror Attack.
Markaz Subhanallah Camp	Bhawalpur	Jaish-e-Mohammed	Headquaters of Jaish-e-Mohammed (Recruitment, Training)
Sarjal Camp	Sialkot	Hizbul Mujahideen	Trained terrorist for March 25 Jammu Kashmir attack of Police
Mahmoona Joya Camp	Sialkot	Hizbul Mujahideen	Base of Hizbul, Pathankot Terror attack was directed from this camp.

Terror Camps Destroyed in PoK:

Camp Name	Location	Affiliated Group	Description
Sawai Nala	Muzaffarabad	Lashkar-e-Taiba	Trained terrorists involved in 2024-25 Kashmir attacks
Syedna Bilal	Muzaffarabad	Jaish-e-Mohammed	Used for weapons & jungle survival training
Gulpur Camp	Kotli	Lashkar-e-Taiba	Base for attacks in Rajouri & Poonch
Barnala Camp	Bhimber	JeM / Shared	Training site for explosives & weapons
Abbas Camp	Kotli	Lashkar-e-Taiba	Trained Fidayeen units, capacity: 15 terrorists

PC: Mathrubhumi (mathrubhumi.com)

Global Reaction

Several countries have acknowledged India’s right to self-defense:

• United States called for restraint but supported efforts to dismantle terror infrastructure.
• France and Germany reiterated support for counter-terrorism operations under international law.
• Russia emphasized the need for regional stability while affirming cooperation with India on security.