New Delhi: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi on Wednesday said that Operation Sindoor was launched to give justice to the victims and their families. Addressing the media, she said that the strikes began at 1.05 am on May 7 and lasted for about 25 minutes. She said that 21 targets across 9 locations were hit based on credible intelligence about their involvement in cross-border terrorism.
The Indian Armed Forces have carried out Operation Sindoor to respond to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali tourist. In a joint operation by the Army, Navy, and Air Force, nine terrorist camps were targeted and destroyed in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Terror camps targeted
The operation targeted camps linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. Among the camps destroyed was the Sawai Nala camp, hit first during the operation. The strike also hit Sarjal camp in Sialkot, which housed a Hizbul Mujahideen training base.
#WATCH | Delhi | #OperationSindoor| Col. Sofiya Qureshi, while addressing the media, presents videos showing destroyed terror camps, including Sarjal camp, Sialkot, which lies 6 km inside Pakistan.
It’s the camp where those terrorists involved in the killing of 4 Jammu & Kashmir… pic.twitter.com/HYxsU2HUg4
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2025
Other key targets included camps in Muridke, where Ajmal Kasab and David Headley—involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks—were trained.
Colonel Qureshi says no civilians killed in Pakistan
Col Qureshi clarified that no military installations in Pakistan were targeted, and no civilian casualties have been reported. The selection of targets was done with care to avoid any damage to civilian infrastructure or lives.
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh added that the operation was planned to ensure the safety of civilians while delivering a strong message to terror groups. She said, “The Indian Armed Forces acted with precision and responsibility.”
#WATCH | #OperationSindoor | Terror site Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur, Pakistan, the headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed, targeted by Indian Armed Forces.” pic.twitter.com/iM4s91ktb8
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2025
Videos were also presented during the briefing, showing clear visuals of destroyed terrorist camps in Muridke and other locations in Pakistan and PoK.
Sofiya Qureshi, while addressing the media, also presented videos showing destroyed terror camps, including Mehmoona Joya camp, Sialkot, which lies 12-18 km inside Pakistan. It’s one of the biggest camps of Hizbul Mujahideen. It is one of the control centres for spreading terrorism in the Kathua, Jammu region. The camp planned and directed the attack on the Pathankot air force base camp.
#WATCH | Delhi | #OperationSindoor| Col. Sofiya Qureshi, while addressing the media, presents videos showing destroyed terror camps, including Mehmoona Joya camp, Sialkot, which lies 12-18 km inside Pakistan.
It’s one of the biggest camps of Hizbul Mujahideen. It is one of the… pic.twitter.com/g44j5c1NeH
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2025
Indian government and armed forces have called this a necessary step to ensure national security and prevent further terrorist attacks.
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