On May 8, 2025, India launched targeted drone strikes under Operation Sindoor, destroying Pakistan’s HQ-9 air defence systems in Lahore. The attack came in retaliation to a failed Pakistani drone and missile offensive on 15 Indian military installations, which were neutralized by India’s S-400 and counter-drone systems. Using Israeli HAROP kamikaze drones, India crippled Lahore’s aerial defence, causing panic, multiple explosions, and visible smoke clouds. Four Pakistani soldiers were injured, and a civilian in Sindh was reportedly killed. This marks a significant escalation in Indo-Pak tensions following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.  

On May 7, 2025, India launched missile strikes targeting suspected militant camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 Indian tourists. The Indian government described the strikes as precise and preventive, targeting groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. However, security analysts argue the attacks are more symbolic than strategic, lacking sustained impact on militant infrastructure. Experts like Ajai Sahni suggest such moves are primarily aimed at domestic political audiences rather than delivering a long-term counterterrorism solution or effective cross-border deterrence. (PC: AP)  

As military tensions rise between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, Pakistani javelin star Arshad Nadeem has stirred controversy with a “#PakistanZindabad” post on X. Sharing a photo with his national flag, Nadeem’s tweet triggered a wave of backlash from Indian netizens, many targeting India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra for previously inviting Nadeem to his athletics event. Social media saw angry reactions, accusing Chopra of being “too secular.” This isn’t the first time Chopra has faced flak; he recently revealed fans abused him and even his mother following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

In a major counter-terror victory, Abdul Rauf Azhar, operational head of Jaish-e-Mohammed and mastermind of the 1999 IC-814 hijacking, was killed in India’s Operation Sindoor strikes in Pakistan’s Punjab province. Brother of Jaish chief Masood Azhar, Rauf played a central role in global jihadist networks. The strikes also eliminated 10 family members of Masood Azhar, including his sister and brother-in-law, in Bahawalpur. Rauf’s actions had earlier enabled the release of Omar Sheikh, who later killed journalist Daniel Pearl. The operation targeted Jaish and Lashkar headquarters, dealing a significant blow to Pakistan-based terror infrastructure. (PC: News18)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a powerful one-line message following India’s launch of Operation Sindoor in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. “The world must show zero tolerance for terrorism,” he declared on social media, underlining India’s stance. Operation Sindoor targeted nine terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir used by Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and Hizbul Mujahideen. The strikes were in response to the April 22 massacre of 26 civilians in Pahalgam. Jaishankar also spoke to UN Security Council non-permanent members to garner global support. India continues to push for international unity against cross-border terrorism. (PC: ANI)

On the night of May 7–8, the Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead a Pakistani intruder in Punjab's Ferozpur sector. The individual was seen crossing the International Border under the cover of darkness and advancing towards the security fence. BSF personnel challenged him and neutralised the threat. The intruder's body was handed over to local police, and suspected Pakistani farm chemicals were recovered from him. The incident occurred just a day after India's Operation Sindoor targeted terror camps in Pakistan. As tensions escalate, schools across six border districts in Punjab remain shut as a precautionary measure. (PC: News18)

Following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 tourist lives, UK Member of Parliament Priti Patel expressed strong support for India’s right to defend itself. Addressing the UK Parliament, she affirmed that India is justified in taking proportionate military action to dismantle cross-border terrorist infrastructure. Patel urged the British government to deepen counter-terror collaboration with India and formally recognize threats from Pakistan-based terror outfits. While calling for restraint to avoid escalation, she underscored that nations like India must be empowered to protect their citizens from repeated acts of cross-border terrorism. (NDTV)

India’s Operation Sindoor targeted nine high-value terror sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including camps in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Kotli. Using long-range precision weapons, the strikes penetrated up to 150 km beyond the Line of Control, aiming to dismantle Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen infrastructure. Security officials called this a “new red line,” showcasing India’s readiness to neutralize threats at their origin. The strikes follow the deadly Pahalgam attack and signal a strategic shift in India’s counterterror approach. While Pakistan condemned the action, India maintained it was an act of legitimate self-defense against cross-border terrorism. (PC: AP)

New satellite images from India’s Operation Sindoor show a precision-guided missile strike that pierced the dome of a mosque in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, believed to be linked with terror groups. The images, shared by intelligence sources, confirm the strike’s accuracy, targeting infrastructure reportedly used by Jaish-e-Mohammed operatives. Another key site in Muridke, associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, was also hit. The operation underscores India’s shift toward surgical counterterrorism missions. Pakistan has condemned the strikes, calling them violations of sovereignty, while India maintains they were necessary to neutralize cross-border threats after repeated ceasefire violations and terror activities.  

In response to India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ airstrikes targeting militant camps in Pakistan and PoK, Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) has authorized its armed forces to take “corresponding actions” at a time and place of their choosing. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the strikes as an “act of war,” vowing to retaliate for every life lost. Pakistan claims to have downed five Indian jets and a drone, while India insists its strikes were targeted and justified. The situation has led to intensified cross-border hostilities, civilian casualties, and growing international concern over potential escalation. (PC: AFP)