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Operation Sindoor: India destroys terror zones in Pakistan and PoK

Last updated on - May 7, 2025, 17:54 IST
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Pahalgam ter​ror attack: India strikes back

In a strong and heroic message to Pakistan against its terrorism, India conducted a daring strike targeting nine key terror sites deep inside the country. The government said the actions were measured, proportionate, non-escalatory and responsible which focused on dismantling terrorist infrastructure and disabling terrorists.

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Terror hotspots mapped

This strategic map reveals the 21 terrorist training camps operating in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK), nine of which were pinpointed for India's precision airstrikes under Operation Sindoor.

(All Image Credits: PIB)

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Inside PoJK's terror belt

This map highlights five key terror camps located in POJK-including Sawai Nala and Syedna Bilal in Muzaffarabad, and others in Kotli and Bhimber- which were being used as launch pads for cross-border terrorism.

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Satellite view of Syedna Bilal launchpad

A key installation linked to infiltration routes and radicalisation hubs. In Muzaffarabad it is staging area for UN proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammad.

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Inside the Syedna Bilal

The terror base in aftermath of Indian strikes.

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Satellite view of Kotli Gulpur base

Located 30 km away from the LOC, the camp was operated by the LeT and was active in the Rajouri-Punj region. Terrorists behind the attack on pilgrims bus in Reasi on June 9, 2024, were trained here.

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Terror stronghold in farmland

It was used for training terrorists with handling weaponry, IED, and jungle survival. It operated at a distance of just 9 km from the LOC.

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Post strike

Pictures of Bhimber base post being hit by Indian deterrent strikes.

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Abbas launchpad exposed

With a capacity of training 15 terrorists, the base was used by LeT to train their suicide bombers. Located about 13 km away from the LOC.

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Rural camouflage: Sarjal Sialkot base

This base was based out of a mere distance of 6 km from the international border. Surrounded by expansive farmlands and isolated from habitation, the location was tactically selected for concealment and clandestine operation.

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In aftermath of India's Operation Sindoor

The Sarjal base was completely annihilated by the Indian air force strike. The masterminds behind the killings of four J&K police officers in March 2025 were trained here.

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Silent hideout: Mehmoona Joya Camp

The Mehmoona camp was operated by Hizbul Mujahideen. It was the control center for the terrorist activities in the Kathua region of Jammu and Kashmir, located around 12-18 km away from international border.

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The Lashkar headquarters

At a distance of 18-25 km from borders, the masterminds of 2008 Mumbai attacks were trained and operated out of this base of LeT, including the likes of Ajmal Kasab and David Headley.

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The terror hub flattened

Pictures show the aftermath of the multiple strikes hit by the India defence forces.

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