India Launches Precision Strikes on Terror Sites in Pakistan

Indian armed forces launched precision strikes on nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in retaliation for a deadly attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir, targeting what India described as terrorist infrastructure. Multiple mosques, including those in Bahawalpur, Muzaffarabad, and Muridke, suffered significant damage during the strikes, with reports highlighting destruction to religious sites and civilian casualties. India stated the operation was focused, measured, and aimed to avoid civilian harm, asserting that only terror-related facilities were targeted based on credible intelligence. Pakistan, however, condemned the attacks as a violation of international law for striking religious sites and reported casualties and damage, declaring a state of emergency in Punjab province and warning of escalating military tensions. Both countries reported cross-border shelling and airspace disruptions, with each side claiming to have inflicted losses on the other’s military assets. The situation remains tense, with diplomatic and military responses intensifying on both sides.