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🔥 Breaking News: India Launches Missile Strikes in Retaliation for Pahalgam Attack

In a bold and decisive military action, India launched a precision missile operation—Operation Sindoor—on May 6, 2025, targeting alleged terror infrastructure inside Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The strikes come just days after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, that killed 26 innocent civilians, including 25 Hindu pilgrims.

This marks one of the most significant escalations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors in recent years.

🎯 Why Operation Sindoor?

The Indian government claims that the missile strikes were a direct retaliation to the April 22 terror attack in the popular tourist region of Pahalgam. According to intelligence sources, the attack was orchestrated by The Resistance Front (TRF), a group allegedly backed by Pakistan-based outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM).

India’s defense spokesperson said:

“The strikes were conducted with surgical precision to neutralize terror launchpads and infrastructure. Civilians were not the target.”

📍 Where Were the Strikes Carried Out?

Indian missiles reportedly hit nine strategic locations, including:

  • Muzaffarabad and Kotli in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
  • Bahawalpur and Muridke in Pakistan’s Punjab province

These locations are believed to house terrorist training camps and logistical support centers.

Indian military sources emphasized that airspace violation was avoided—a clear message that the operation was measured and non-provocative.

🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Reaction

Pakistan swiftly condemned the strikes, reporting the deaths of three civilians, including one child, and multiple injuries. The Foreign Office in Islamabad called it:

“An unprovoked act of aggression and a violation of international norms.”

Pakistan has promised a measured response at a time and place of its choosing. In response, Pakistan has:

  • Temporarily shut down its airspace
  • Suspended diplomatic engagements with India
  • Put its armed forces on high alert

🧭 India’s Diplomatic Moves

Following the strikes, India took several diplomatic steps to isolate Pakistan on the global stage:

  • Expelled key Pakistani diplomats from New Delhi
  • Suspended visa services for Pakistani nationals
  • Halted discussions under the Indus Waters Treaty
  • Ramped up international outreach to justify the operation

Indian officials clarified that the action was not against the people of Pakistan but targeted solely at terrorist entities.

🌐 Global Reaction

🌍 United Nations:

The UN Secretary-General urged “maximum restraint” from both nations and emphasized the need for dialogue.

🇺🇸 United States:

The U.S. Department of State reiterated India’s “right to defend itself” but also warned against escalation.

🇨🇳 China and 🇷🇺 Russia:

Both nations called for calm but expressed concerns about regional stability.

🕊️ What’s Next?

As of now, no official declaration of war has been made, but diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan are at their lowest point in recent memory. Security experts fear that further provocation could spark broader military conflict unless global diplomatic efforts ramp up quickly.

Key Risks Going Forward:

  • Further retaliatory strikes by Pakistan
  • Escalation in border skirmishes along the Line of Control (LoC)
  • Increased militancy and unrest in Kashmir
  • Cyberwarfare between the two nations
  • Rising international pressure on both countries

🧠 Expert Opinion

Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Arvind Malik said:

“India has sent a strong signal. The world must now recognize that terror havens across the border cannot operate without consequences.”

✍️ Final Thoughts

Operation Sindoor has redefined the narrative around India’s security doctrine. The nation’s leadership has shown resilience and resolve in the face of terrorism, but the challenge now lies in maintaining peace while remaining vigilant.

As both India and Pakistan navigate this tense situation, the eyes of the world are watching.

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