Operation Sindoor: India Strikes Terror Camps, Faces Fallout

India launched Operation Sindoor, carrying out precision missile strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. The operation, authorized by Prime Minister Modi, targeted strongholds of Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba while deliberately avoiding Pakistani military infrastructure. Over 70 terrorists were reportedly killed, but international reactions were mixed, with Russia urging restraint, Turkey condemning the strikes for escalating risks, and Azerbaijan expressing solidarity with Pakistan, citing civilian casualties. The government convened an all-party meeting to discuss the operation, and opposition leaders called for the Prime Minister's attendance. Public support surged, with Bollywood celebrities, sports figures, and large-scale rallies honoring the military, and high-profile briefings by women officers emphasized gender parity. The operation underscores both heightened regional tensions and broad domestic backing for India's counter-terrorism response.