‘Operation Sindoor’ Continues: Over 100 Terrorists Killed in Initial Strike, Report

In a daring action, the Indian army continues its ongoing operation, Operation Sindoor, against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. According to sources than 100 terrorists have been killed in the operation, though the figure is still on the rise. Because of the operation’s continuous nature, officials have admitted that giving an exact number of casualties is currently difficult.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh justified, “Operation Sindoor is in progress at present, and because of the continuous nature, it is impossible to give key information about it at the moment.”

A Calculated Move

The operation is a natural reaction to the growing security threat coming from Pakistan, with a specific focus on terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen. As military officials explained, the major targets of Operation Sindoor are several terror dens like the Markaz Taiba in Muridke, LeT’s stronghold, and the Markaz Subhan Allah of JeM in Bahawalpur.

Indian forces have also targeted the Hizbul Mujahideen’s Mehmoona Joya complex in Sialkot and LeT’s camp in Barnala.

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Muridke, on the outskirts of Lahore, is infamous for hosting a vast training and recruitment center for LeT. The Indian army’s decisive attack on this camp is a clear message, India will keep disassembling terror infrastructure in a calibrated and methodical manner. The attacks also hit camps in Muzaffarabad’s Shawai Nalla, another important site associated with these terror organizations.

Strategy of Measured Response

Overall, the government has stressed that India will not raise tensions except as a response to incitement by Pakistan. This aligns with the larger strategic policy of the country of restrained response, where Operation Sindoor has served as a well-calculated counteraction to avert further cross-border terror attacks.

With the tensions running high and the operation in full swing, it is evident that India remains committed to its line against terrorism. But this strategic move comes with the assurance that peace will prevail unless Pakistan’s aggression forces India to take additional steps.