Operation Sindoor Continues: IAF's Precision Strikes Against Terror Havens

India's "Operation Sindoor" continues to unfold as the Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully executed precision strikes against terrorist targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation, launched in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, has already destroyed nine terrorist installations, including Jaish-e-Mohammed's stronghold in Bahawalpur, all while operating within Indian airspace.

The IAF has requested the public to avoid speculation and the spreading of unverified information, emphasizing that complete details will be released once the operation concludes. Military sources indicate that a significant number of terrorists have been eliminated in these targeted strikes. 

Following the Indian strikes, Pakistan closed its airspace for 48 hours, highlighting the effectiveness of India's military response. Despite agreeing to a ceasefire, Pakistani forces have reportedly engaged in border violations, including attempted drone attacks along the frontiers in Jammu-Kashmir and Punjab.

In response to these developments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level security meeting attended by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan, and the chiefs of all three military branches. 

U.S. President Donald Trump has welcomed the de-escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, stating that "millions could have died" had the situation deteriorated further. Trump praised the "strong and steadfast leadership" of both nations for their restraint and claimed that the United States had offered to mediate a solution on Kashmir. 

India has announced plans to send a delegation to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) next week to present new evidence of Pakistan's support for terrorism. Meanwhile, border areas in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu-Kashmir are returning to normalcy with markets open and regular activities resuming. 

The human toll since the April 22 Pahalgam attack has been significant, with six Indian soldiers killed and 60 injured due to Pakistani shelling. Additionally, 25 civilians have lost their lives and more than 50 have been injured. Local officials, including Mohammad Maroof Qadri, Tehsildar of Mankote in Poonch, have been assessing the damage to residential areas caused by Pakistani firing and shelling.