With an enormous counter-terrorism operation, Indian Armed Forces eliminated more than 100 terrorists in Operation Sindoor in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoJK) with a massive operation, Sindoor. They were master-terrorists having relation with the 1999 IC-814 hijacking and 2019 Pulwama terror attack.
1. Yusuf Azhar (IC-814 Hijacking)
Brother-in-law of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar.
Accomplice to hijack of Indian Airlines flight IC-814 in 1999.
Associated with 2001 Parliament attack.
2. Abdul Malik Rauf (LeT Commander)
Senior commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Designated international terrorist by the USA.
Involved in Jammu and Kashmir terrorist activities.
3. Mudasir Ahmed (Pulwama Attack Planner)
Mastermind behind Pulwama suicide bombing that claimed lives of 40 CRPF jawans.
Operated from terrorist camps in PoJK.
Muridke (Lashkar-e-Taiba headquarters).
Bahawalpur (Jaish-e-Mohammed training camp).
Other primary targets used for terror training.
Tri-Service Coordination
Operation was conducted under coordination of:
The Indian Army – Ground level coordination and intelligence.
Indian Air Force – Guided missiles to target terror training camps.
Indian Navy – Guided rounds to have deep-strike capability.
Response of Pakistan
Pakistan attempted to initiate a coordinated UAV and drone attack on May 8 and 9 against Indian military bases. However, the Indian air defense foiled the attack without causing any civilian casualties.
Operation Sindoor is a gigantic success of India’s war against terror, reiterating its zero-tolerance for terror once again. Elimination of IC-814 hijackers and Pulwama planners sends a strong message that India will unleash brutal attacks in the den of the enemy if dared to do so.
With the given history of decades of rivalry between India and Pakistan. Officials have predicted all the moves in prior to protect the Indian nation. The precise measures ensures the safety of India along with the borders and civilians.
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