India Strikes Back: ‘Operation Sindoor’ Targets Terror Camps, Doval Briefs U.S. on Precision Strikes

New Delhi : In a significant escalation following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, India launched a series of precision strikes deep inside Pakistan, targeting terror camps responsible for orchestrating cross-border attacks. The operation, code-named ‘Operation Sindoor’, marks one of the most carefully planned counter-terror actions by the Indian Armed Forces in recent years.

Shortly after the strikes, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, briefing him on the strategic objectives and the execution of the military action. The Indian Embassy in Washington confirmed the conversation, emphasizing that the strikes were focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature.

“India acted after gathering credible leads, technical intelligence, and survivor testimonies, all pointing toward the involvement of Pakistan-based terror groups,” the Embassy stated. It criticized Pakistan for failing to act against terror outfits operating from its soil, and instead choosing to deny involvement and propagate allegations of a false flag operation.

The Indian Army confirmed that nine terror infrastructure sites were successfully targeted across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). “These actions were taken from where attacks against India have been planned and directed. No Pakistani civilian, military, or economic infrastructure was harmed,” the Army stated, reiterating India’s commitment to targeted counterterrorism.

A statement released by the Army declared, “Justice is served. Jai Hind,” and added that a detailed briefing on ‘Operation Sindoor’ would follow later in the day. The Army stressed that the operation was carried out with restraint, using carefully chosen targets to minimize collateral damage while sending a strong message.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was kept in the loop throughout the night, monitoring the operation’s progress closely in coordination with top military and security officials. His leadership underlined the government’s zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and its resolve to hold perpetrators accountable.

In response, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that Indian missile strikes had hit Kotli, Bahawalpur, and Muzaffarabad, calling it a “cowardly attack” amid rising tensions following the April 22 incident.

The Pahalgam attack, which took place in Jammu & Kashmir, had claimed the lives of 25 Indian civilians and one Nepali national, most of them tourists. The attack sparked nationwide outrage and renewed calls for decisive action against cross-border terrorism.

The international community reacted swiftly. U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said the Indian strikes were “expected” and expressed hope for a rapid resolution. “They’ve been fighting for a long time. It’s a shame. I just hope it ends very quickly,” Trump said.

Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General António Guterres voiced concern over the rising tensions and called for maximum military restraint. “The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan,” he said, urging both nations to de-escalate and focus on dialogue.

India’s actions have once again brought global attention to the long-standing threat posed by Pakistan-based terror groups and New Delhi’s growing resolve to eliminate such threats through precise and proportionate responses.

As both nations navigate this delicate moment, the success of Operation Sindoor signals a new chapter in India’s counterterrorism policy—one that balances strategic restraint with uncompromising resolve.