India undertook a significant military operation, dubbed 'Operation Sindoor', in the early hours of Wednesday, executing precision missile strikes on nine identified terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. This decisive action was a direct and forceful retaliation for the barbaric terror attack that occurred on April 22 in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, most of whom were tourists. Key strongholds targeted included those of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke, signaling India's unwavering commitment to dismantling the infrastructure of terrorism.

The horrific Pahalgam attack had previously ignited a firestorm of outrage, both within India and internationally. Following this devastating event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on April 29, held a critical high-level meeting with the top brass of the defense establishment. During this meeting, the Prime Minister granted the Indian armed forces