Operation Sindoor Airstrikes: India Pakistan Tensions 2025 Escalate

Kathmandu: The Operation Sindoor airstrikes have significantly intensified India Pakistan tensions 2025. On May 6, 2025, India launched airstrikes on alleged terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The action came in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 28 civilians, including one Nepali citizen.

Operation Sindoor Airstrikes Trigger India Pakistan Tensions 2025

The escalation began when five militants attacked tourists in Baisaran Valley, Jammu and Kashmir. The assault killed 28 people and injured over 20. Initially, The Resistance Front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility but later retracted the claim.

India Launches Operation Sindoor Airstrikes

In response, India executed Operation Sindoor airstrikes using Rafale jets armed with SCALP missiles and AASM Hammer bombs. The strikes targeted nine locations, including Bahawalpur, Muridke, Kotli, and Muzaffarabad. Indian authorities stated that the strikes aimed to prevent further cross-border terrorism while avoiding escalation.

Pakistan Retaliates Amid Operation Sindoor Airstrikes

Pakistan condemned the strikes as “unprovoked” and reported at least 26 civilian casualties. Mosques and residential areas were affected. Pakistan claimed to have shot down Indian aircraft and destroyed a brigade headquarters. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the attack “cowardly” and promised a decisive response.

International Reaction to Operation Sindoor Airstrikes

Meanwhile, global leaders urged restraint:

• UN Secretary-General António Guterres and U.S. officials called for dialogue.

• China’s Foreign Ministry emphasized calm and de-escalation.

• The UAE warned of broader regional risks.

For further reading on global response, see Al Jazeera coverage of Operation Sindoor and BBC report on India-Pakistan tensions.

Civilian Disruptions and Military Readiness

Flights in India to Jammu, Srinagar, and Amritsar were canceled. In Pakistan, schools and colleges in Punjab were closed, and exams postponed. Both nations remain on high alert with ongoing civil defense drills.

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