India launches strikes on terrorist sites in Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir

India has launched 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, which Indian officials describe as terrorist infrastructure linked to recent attacks in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Indian authorities emphasized that the strikes were focused, measured, and did not target Pakistani military facilities, underscoring an intent to avoid escalation. These actions follow a deadly militant attack in Kashmir that killed dozens, for which India blamed Pakistan, a charge Islamabad denies. Pakistan has acknowledged missile strikes in its territory and vowed to respond, while reports indicate intense shelling and heightened tensions along the border. The situation remains fluid, with both countries providing differing narratives and the threat of further escalation looming.