Operation Sindoor: PM Modi calls off Europe trip after India bombs Pak terror camps; civilians moved from LoC amid escalation
In retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, striking nine terror sites in Pakistan and PoK. PM Modi cancelled his Europe tour, and civilians near the LoC are being relocated amid rising tensions and threats from Islamabad.
India launched a series of air and missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) early Wednesday under Operation Sindoor. The move came nearly two weeks after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including two tourists from Andhra Pradesh. In the wake of the operation and rising tensions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cancelled his upcoming three-nation Europe tour.
JeM, LeT strongholds targeted in 25-minute precision operation
According to the Defence Ministry, nine terror targets were hit between 1:05 am and 1:30 am. These included key bases of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke. The strikes were described by Indian officials as ¡°measured, proportionate, and non-escalatory,¡± avoiding civilian and military establishments. However, Pakistan has alleged civilian casualties and termed the action an ¡°act of war.¡±
Civilians relocated from LoC villages
As a precautionary step, India has started relocating its citizens living close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir to safer zones. This comes amid threats of retaliation from Pakistan, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif promising a ¡°befitting reply¡± and stating that India¡¯s actions will not go unanswered.
PM Modi | Credit: X
Military voices back government's move
Former Indian Army Chief General Shankar Roychowdhury praised the operation and said such actions are essential to keeping terror threats in check. Calling the strikes a ¡°great operation with excellent planning,¡± he noted the importance of continuing similar responses to cross-border terrorism.
Diplomatic fallout and rising security measures
In light of the escalating situation, PM Modi has cancelled his scheduled visits to Croatia, Norway, and the Netherlands. He was set to attend the Nordic Summit, but official sources confirmed that the trip has been called off and foreign governments have been notified. Meanwhile, India¡¯s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has briefed counterparts in Germany, France, and other nations about the situation.
Nancy Jaiswal is a journalist who started her career in reporting and has covered both hard and soft news. From serious city news developments to lighthearted lifestyle pieces, she has written on almost everything hapenning in India (except maybe alien invasions¡ªyet!). For her, writing isn¡¯t just work; it¡¯s a passion, an obsession, and sometimes the reason she forgets to reply to texts.
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