#PakistanVsIndia On May 6, 2025, India launched "Operation Sindoor," a series of missile strikes targeting alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. This operation was in response to a deadly attack in April in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 Hindu tourists. India attributed the attack to the militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, accusing Pakistan of providing support—a claim Pakistan denies.

The Indian military reported targeting nine sites linked to groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, utilizing Rafale jets equipped with SCALP missiles and AASM Hammer bombs. India emphasized that no Pakistani military installations were targeted.

Pakistan reported that the strikes resulted in at least 26 civilian deaths and 46 injuries, including damage to the Bilal Mosque in Muzaffarabad. In retaliation, Pakistan claimed to have shot down five Indian fighter jets and initiated artillery fire across the Line of Control, leading to additional casualties.

The escalation has prompted international concern, with global powers urging both nations to exercise restraint. The situation remains tense, with fears of further conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.