In a dramatic midnight operation, the Indian Armed Forces carried out multiple precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), declaring \u201cJustice is Served\u201d in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under Operation Sindoor<\/strong>, Indian forces targeted nine locations known for sheltering terrorist groups involved in cross-border attacks. According to the Press Information Bureau (PIB)<\/strong>, the operation was \u201cfocused, measured, and non-escalatory,\u201d emphasizing that no Pakistani military facilities were hit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is in response to the barbaric Pahalgam attack where 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were murdered,\u201d the PIB statement read. \u201cIndia has shown restraint in selecting targets and methods, ensuring accountability without escalation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The strikes reportedly hit terrorist strongholds in Bhawalpur (Pakistan\u2019s Punjab province)<\/strong>, home to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) headquarters<\/strong>, as well as Kotli<\/strong> and Muzaffarabad<\/strong> in PoJK, where several terror training camps and launch pads operate. Sources confirmed that loud explosions were heard in Muzaffarabad, followed by a citywide blackout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minutes before the strikes, the Indian Army posted a striking message on X (formerly Twitter): \u201cReady to Strike, Trained to Win.\u201d<\/em> Following the operation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh<\/strong> shared a victorious note: \u201cBharat Mata Ki Jai.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the aftermath, tension escalated along the Line of Control (LoC), with reports of intense shelling in Krishna Ghati, Bhimber Gali, Lam, Mendhar, and Kupwara sectors<\/strong> in Jammu and Kashmir. The Army spokesperson confirmed: \u201cPakistan again violated the ceasefire agreement by firing artillery in Bhimber Gali, Poonch-Rajouri area. The Indian Army is responding appropriately.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Pakistan Army acknowledged the Indian strikes, noting that Pakistan Air Force planes were airborne<\/strong> and that the Indian action was carried out entirely from Indian airspace. \u201cPakistan will respond at a time and place of its own choosing,\u201d a spokesperson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Authorities have declared a high alert along the LoC and International Border<\/strong> in Jammu and Kashmir, bracing for any potential retaliatory actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A detailed press briefing on Operation Sindoor<\/strong> is expected later today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On April 22, terrorists attacked a tourist resort in Baisaran, Pahalgam, killing 26 civilians, including one Nepali citizen. Investigations pointed to Pakistan-based terrorist groups\u2019 involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to the heightened security situation, travelers to Jammu and Kashmir are advised to stay updated on official advisories and avoid sensitive border areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a dramatic midnight operation, the Indian Armed Forces carried out multiple precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), declaring \u201cJustice is Served\u201d in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives. Under Operation Sindoor, Indian forces targeted nine locations known for sheltering terrorist […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3141,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34,30,35],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3140","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-jammu","8":"category-jammu-kashmir","9":"category-kashmir"},"yoast_head":"\n
\n\n\n\n\u26a0\ufe0f Background on the Pahalgam Attack<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Jammu Travel Advisory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n