India on Wednesday (May 7, 2025) launched Operation Sindoor, a massive military offensive targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Armed Forces confirmed that nine terror-linked facilities were struck in focused precision strikes, while clarifying that no Pakistani military installations were targeted. The operation has escalated tensions across the region, prompting global diplomatic discussions and civilian precautions.

Key highlights from Operation Sindoor so far:

Nine terror facilities targeted:
India neutralised high-value terror infrastructure used by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM).
Targeted Sites:

  1. Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur (JeM)

  2. Markaz Taiba, Muridke (LeT)

  3. Sarjal / Tehra Kalan (JeM)

  4. Mehmoona Joya, Sialkot (HM)

  5. Markaz Ahle Hadith, Barnala (LeT)

  6. Markaz Abbas, Kotli (JeM)

  7. Maskar Raheel Shahid, Kotli (HM)

  8. Shawai Nalla Camp, Muzaffarabad (LeT)

  9. Markaz Syedna Bilal, Muzaffarabad (JeM)

 Israel supports India:
Israel voiced support for India’s right to self-defence, saying “there’s no place to hide for terrorists.”

Pakistan retaliates with heavy shelling:
Pakistan responded by targeting forward villages along the LoC in Poonch and Rajouri. Civilians have suffered major losses.

  • Three civilians killed and seven injured in Indian territory

  • Shelling reported in Krishna Ghati, Shahpur, Mankote, Laam, Manjakote and Gambeer Brahmana

Flights suspended, airports shut:

  • Srinagar, Leh, Jammu, Dharamshala, Amritsar airports closed

  • Qatar Airways suspends flights to Pakistan

  • IndiGo issues travel advisory

Schools, exams affected in J&K:

  • All educational institutions near the LoC shut

  • Kashmir University postpones exams scheduled for May 7

Global response:

  • India briefs US, UK, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE

  • UN Security Council meets; urges de-escalation

  • No official UNSC statement issued, but Pakistan claims diplomatic win

Pakistan’s claims:

  • Defence Minister says 2 Indian jets and 1 drone shot down

  • 8 Pakistani civilians dead, 35 injured, and 2 missing, including a 3-year-old girl in Punjab province

  • 24 missile impacts reported at six locations

Civil defence preparations in India:

  • Union Home Secretary to review mock drills, bunkers, sirens

  • Civilian defence preparedness across northern India being strengthened

The situation remains tense with diplomatic channels active and military readiness heightened on both sides. More updates are expected as the day progresses.

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