India Attack on Pakistan: Operation Sindoor Escalates Tensions in South Asia

On May 6, 2025, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” a series of missile strikes targeting nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. This marked a significant escalation in the long-standing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Background: The Pahalgam Attack

The operation was initiated in response to a terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, where 26 tourists were killed. India attributed the attack to Pakistan-based militant groups, a claim Pakistan denies.

Details of Operation Sindoor

ndia’s missile strikes targeted areas including Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and Bahawalpur. The Indian Ministry of Defence stated that the operation aimed to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and was conducted without violating Pakistani airspace. However, Pakistani officials reported civilian casualties, including the death of a child and injuries to others, and condemned the strikes as unprovoked aggression. India Attack on Pakistan

Pakistan’s Response

In retaliation, Pakistan expressed strong condemnation and vowed to respond at a time and place of its choosing. The Pakistani military placed its air force on high alert and activated defense systems. Additionally, Pakistan expelled Indian diplomats, suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, and closed its airspace to Indian flights.

International Reactions

The international community expressed concern over the escalating tensions. Calls for restraint and dialogue were made by various global leaders and organizations to prevent further deterioration of regional stability.