Operation Sindoor: Indian Army Avenges Pulwama Attack with Precision Strikes in PoK & Pakistan – 70 Terrorists Neutralized
In a bold retaliation to the recent Pulwama terror attack, the Indian Army launched targeted strikes across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, destroying nine terror hubs linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). According to military sources, nearly 70 terrorists were eliminated in the midnight operation, dealing a severe blow to Pakistan-backed terror infrastructure.
Key Highlights of the Operation:
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JeM & LeT Headquarters Destroyed: Indian forces obliterated multiple terror launchpads, including a major JeM base in Bahawalpur, which also functioned as a terror training camp under the guise of a madrasa.
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Masood Azhar’s Family Among Casualties: Reports from BBC Urdu confirm that 14 people, including 10 members of JeM chief Masood Azhar’s family, were killed. Azhar himself reportedly expressed grief, stating, “I wish I had died with them.”
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Pakistan Admits Losses But Spreads Misinformation: While Pakistan acknowledged fatalities, it falsely claimed civilian deaths and damage to mosques, including the “Subhan Allah Mosque” in Bahawalpur. India maintains only terror targets were hit.
Pakistan’s Hollow Threats
Pakistan’s military spokesperson issued a vague warning, vowing to retaliate “at a time and place of our choosing.” However, experts dismiss this as propaganda, given Pakistan’s history of shielding terrorists.
Fact Check:
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Civilian Casualties? No evidence supports Pakistan’s claim. India’s strikes were precision-based, avoiding non-combatants.
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Mosques Targeted? JeM’s Bahawalpur HQ housed a mosque inside its terror complex, blurring Pakistan’s narrative.
Global Implications
The operation underscores India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism, mirroring the 2019 Balakot strike. With Pakistan’s credibility at an all-time low, the international community remains skeptical of its victim-playing tactics.
Conclusion: India’s decisive action sends a clear message: cross-border terrorism will be met with unwavering force. As Pakistan scrambles to control the fallout, the world watches whether it will finally dismantle terror sanctuaries or continue its duplicity.