India responds decisively to terror attacks with military operation
- India launched Operation Sindoor in response to a deadly terror attack on April 22, 2025.
- The operation targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and has resulted in significant casualties among terror groups.
- The ongoing accusations and military responses have heightened tensions and complicated diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan.
India has reaffirmed its commitment to combat terrorism and called for international support to hold Pakistan accountable for cross-border terror operations. In a media briefing on May 7, 2025, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized the necessity for global unity in addressing terrorism, particularly highlighting Pakistan's long-standing involvement in such activities against India. This announcement occurred shortly after a tragic terror attack on April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam that resulted in the death of 26 individuals. In direct response to the Pahalgam terror incident, which primarily targeted tourists, Indian Armed Forces conducted Operation Sindoor aiming at eradicating terror infrastructure within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied territories. Official reports indicated that more than 100 terrorists, linked to groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, were neutralized. Following this operation, Pakistan's military retaliated with cross-border shelling and attempted drone strikes along the border. A period of fragile ceasefire was announced on May 10, 2025, although tensions continued to escalate after multiple accusations from both nations concerning sponsored militant attacks. Pakistan alleged Indian involvement in attacks aimed at destabilizing Balochistan, citing incidents such as a devastating bombing on a school bus that resulted in numerous casualties among children. Pakistan’s Minister of Information, Attaullah Tarar, reiterated claims of an “Indian terror campaign,” while India firmly denied these accusations. The situation has led to increased complexity in diplomatic relations and negotiations between these two South Asian neighbors, with India engaging in outreach efforts by sending an All-Party Parliamentary Delegation to several countries including Japan, Indonesia, and others. The delegation aimed to inform international partners about India’s strategies for addressing terrorism and garner support against terror threats originating from Pakistan. Continued interaction and mutual accusations suggest a fraught and unstable environment, making the prospects for peace and dialogue uncertain.