On May 7, 2025: India launched missile strikes targeting several sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, which it identified as “terrorist infrastructure” linked to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad. The operation, dubbed “Operation Sindoor,” was a response to the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, where 26 people, mostly Hindu tourists, were killed. Indian officials claimed the strikes were precise, measured, and aimed at non-military targets, with missiles launched from Indian territory without violating Pakistani airspace.Pakistani sources reported that the strikes hit civilian areas in Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and Bahawalpur, killing at least one child and wounding two others, though some unverified reports on X mentioned up to three deaths and 12 injuries. Pakistan’s military condemned the strikes as “cowardly,” asserting they targeted innocent civilians, and vowed a “resolute response” at a time of its choosing.The strikes escalated tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors, already strained by the Pahalgam attack, which India blamed on Pakistan-based militants. Pakistan denied involvement and called for an international investigation. Both nations have engaged in diplomatic and military posturing, including missile tests and airspace closures, raising fears of further escalation. International actors, including the U.S., China, and the UN, urged restraint, while Pakistan sought UN Security Council intervention.Verification of casualty figures remains challenging due to conflicting reports and limited access to the affected areas. The situation is fluid, with potential for further retaliation.
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