New Delhi, May 11 – The Indian Air Force confirmed it has carried out precision strikes as part of Operation Sindoor, a military response launched following the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives.
The IAF said on Sunday that it had completed its assigned objectives with “professionalism and precision” and noted that operations were ongoing. Officials urged the public to avoid speculation, saying a full briefing will follow.
The cross-border operation, which began on May 7, was aimed at dismantling terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. According to sources, nine camps were destroyed—five in PoK and four within Pakistan territory. These strikes reportedly eliminated several high-ranking commanders from terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.
Among the dead was Mohammad Yusuf Azhar, a top JeM leader and brother-in-law of Masood Azhar. He was wanted for his role in the 1999 IC-814 hijacking and was responsible for weapons training and terror planning in Kashmir.
Also killed was Hafiz Muhammad Jameel, a senior JeM figure involved in radicalising youth and raising funds for operations. Mudassar Khadian Khas, a Lashkar commander from Muridke, received military honours at his funeral, including a wreath from Pakistan Army Chief and Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz, suggesting official links with terror networks.
The funeral of another terrorist, Khalid alias Abu Akasha, was attended by Pakistani officials. Khalid had orchestrated multiple attacks in J&K and was deeply involved in weapons smuggling from Afghanistan.
India’s response came shortly before both nations agreed to a ceasefire on May 11 at 5 PM. But hours after the agreement, India reported fresh ceasefire violations from across the border. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri warned that the armed forces would continue to respond appropriately.
Despite the ceasefire declaration, Operation Sindoor remains active, with Indian forces prepared for further action if provoked.
