Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 08:59am on 07 May 2025,Wednesday India Global
On May 7, 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, executing precision air and missile strikes on nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. This action was in direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, where 26 civilians, including Indian and Nepali nationals, were killed by militants targeting Hindu tourists. The Indian government attributed the attack to Pakistan-based militant groups, prompting the retaliatory operation. India reported the elimination of approximately 70 terrorists within 24 hours. Pakistan condemned the strikes as unprovoked aggression, reporting civilian casualties and claiming to have shot down several Indian aircraft. The operation escalated tensions, leading to diplomatic expulsions, suspension of treaties, and international calls for restraint. (PC: Sputnic & India Today)
