'Operation Sindoor': 10 things to know as India launches strike on Pakistan terrorist bases

NEW DELHI: The Indian armed forces launched a massive anti-terror operation dubbed ' Operation Sindoor ' in wee hours of Wednesday, declaring it as a firm response to cross-border terrorism backed by Pakistan. Recently, Pak-backed terrorists opened fire at 26 civilians in J&K's Pahalgam.

Announcing the move on social media platform X with the words "Justice is served", the Army signalled a no-tolerance stance against terrorism.

• The Army has launched a counter-terror operation codenamed 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terror infrastructure across the border.

• Announcing the strike, the Army declared, “Justice is served. Jai Hind.”

• The operation is focused on dismantling terror networks in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

• The move follows a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that claimed lives of 26 innocent civilians.

• Several loud explosions were heard across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, marking a significant escalation in India's security response .

• The ministry of defence further said that there will be a detailed briefing later in the day.

• All air defence units have been activated all along the India-Pakistan border to tackle any eventuality, according to defence officials.

• A total of nine (9) sites have been precisely targeted.

• Meanwhile, Pakistan violated the ceasefire by launching artillery fire in the Bhimber Gali sector of Jammu and Kashmir, just hours after India conducted its precision strikes under Operation Sindoor.

• Earlier, the Centre had announced suspension of long-standing Indus Water Treaty, in retaliation to Pakistan's ugly act in Kashmir.