Breaking News: India Launches Military Strikes on Pakistan in Response to Pahalgam Attack

New Delhi, May 6, 2025 – In a dramatic escalation of tensions, the Indian Armed Forces have launched “Operation Sindoor,” targeting nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, according to a statement from the Indian government. The precision strikes, initiated on Tuesday evening, hit alleged terrorist infrastructure in locations including Kotli, Muzaffarabad, and Bahawalpur, as confirmed by Pakistan’s military spokesperson, DG ISPR. India claims the operation was a direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed 26 people, mostly tourists, and was blamed on Pakistan-backed militants, specifically The Resistance Front, a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Multiple loud explosions were reported across Pakistan, with Pakistani aircraft scrambled over Islamabad, indicating a heightened state of alert. Pakistan’s government has vowed a strong retaliation, with its military confirming missile strikes from India and warning of a “proportionate response.” The operation follows weeks of diplomatic fallout, including India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the Attari-Wagah border, and expulsion of Pakistani diplomats, alongside Pakistan’s test-firing of a ballistic missile on May 3 amid fears of an imminent Indian attack.

The international community, including the UN Security Council, has urged de-escalation, with closed-door talks held on May 5 highlighting the volatile situation. Both nations, nuclear-armed and with a history of conflicts, face risks of rapid escalation, as military experts warn of the enhanced capabilities of both sides since their 2019 clash. The strikes have sparked global concern, with airlines like Air France and Lufthansa avoiding Pakistani airspace. Further developments are expected as the situation unfolds.