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India Launches Air Strikes On Pakistan After Kashmir Attack Kills 26 Hindu Tourists
SAYS | English | News | May 9, 2025 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes
India launched air strikes on Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir on May 7, resulting in at least eight deaths. Pakistan labeled the assault a "blatant act of war" amid escalating tensions in the long-standing territorial dispute over Kashmir. The strikes were a response to a deadly attack last month by Islamist militants that killed 26 Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir, which India attributed to Pakistan-based militants, a claim Pakistan denied. India designated the operation as "Operation Sindoor," targeting what it described as terrorist infrastructure.
Indian forces reportedly struck nine locations in Pakistan, primarily targeting militant groups Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. In retaliation, Pakistan stated that its military shot down five Indian aircraft, a claim that India did not confirm. Initial reports indicated significant casualties, with Indian sources claiming the strikes killed 12 militants and injured at least 55 others. Witnesses described scenes of explosions and chaos following the missile strikes in Pakistani Kashmir.
Following the attacks, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a response without detailing military actions, and both nations' armies engaged in heavy shelling across the Kashmir border. The situation led to local emergencies declared in Punjab, Pakistan, and severe disruptions in air travel due to airport closures. The Indian military's strike occurred after both nations had recommitted to a ceasefire in 2021, marking a notable escalation in hostilities not seen since their 2003 truce.
India's National Security Advisor asserted that evidence pointed to Pakistan's involvement in the tourist killings, although Pakistan continued to deny responsibility. Public and market reactions in India followed the conflict escalation, with a noticeable drop in stock futures and disruptions to major airline services. The name "Operation Sindoor" symbolically referenced the victims of the previous attack, highlighting the emotional and sociopolitical dimensions of the conflict.