India carried out a strong and planned military action called Operation Sindoor just two weeks after the brutal Pahalgam terror attack. The goal of this operation was to hit terror camps in Pakistan without harming civilians or Indian military bases. According to reports, 70 terrorists were killed and 60 more were injured during the 25-minute-long strike. The Indian strike mainly targeted Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) camps.

Officials say the operation was the result of detailed planning by the government and the security establishment over the past two weeks. The strike was "calibrated", meaning it was carefully aimed to cause maximum damage to terrorists and minimum harm to others. The operation was planned to "break the backbone of the terror outfits operating from Pakistan".

This action came after one of the deadliest attacks in recent times, where 28 people were killed and more than 60 injured in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pahalgam Attack: Terrorists fired on tourists in valley

On April 22, Tuesday evening, terrorists opened fire on a group of tourists in Baisaran Valley, a scenic place also known as “Mini Switzerland” for its beautiful green meadows. The place is located in Pahalgam in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.

According to survivors and local witnesses, the terrorists “opened indiscriminate fire on unsuspecting tourists, including women and children.” People ran in fear as bullets flew in all directions. More than 60 people were injured, and many are in serious condition. They are now being treated in hospitals in Srinagar and Anantnag.

The terror group The Resistance Front (TRF), which is believed to be a front of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack. The timing of the attack raised concern, as it came just before the annual Amarnath Yatra, during the visit of US Vice President JD Vance, and right after 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana was extradited to India.

Security alert and emergency response across the region

After the attack, the entire Jammu region has been put on high alert. Police and paramilitary forces are now more active across the area. Local leaders have announced a bandh (shutdown) to show protest against the killings.

Intelligence agencies believe that the attack was masterminded by Saifullah Kasuri, also known as Saifullah Sajid Jutt, a senior operative of Lashkar-e-Taiba and a close aide of Hafiz Saeed. He is said to have strong links with Pakistan’s ISI and army, and he often uses religious outreach and charity to hide his activities.

To help the injured, the Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and Home Minister Amit Shah sent four emergency flights from Srinagar—two to Delhi and two to Mumbai. Authorities are also keeping an eye on flight prices and may add more flights if needed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia visit to return to India. He will lead high-level meetings to review the security situation and ensure full preparations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.

 

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