Operation Sindoor: All you need to know – weapons used, key targets struck across Pakistan and POK

New Delhi: In the early hours of Wednesday, India carried out a large-scale military operation—Operation Sindoor—targeting terrorist bases across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). The operation included coordinated strikes by the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. It’s the biggest precision strike since the 2019 Balakot airstrikes.

This mission was launched in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 civilians, including an Indian Navy officer and a Nepali national, were killed. The attackers were linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a Pakistan-based terror group accused of receiving support from the Pakistani government.

Weapons Used in Operation Sindoor

India used advanced, long-range precision weapons during the operation:

• SCALP (Storm Shadow) Cruise Missile: A long-range air-launched missile with over 250 km range, used for deep strikes.

• HAMMER Bombs: These smart bombs can hit targets 50–70 km away, depending on launch height. They were used against heavily built terrorist bases, like bunkers and multi-storey buildings.

• Loitering Munitions (Kamikaze Drones): These drones hovered over targets to gather intel and destroy them. They were used to hit targets precisely, either remotely or autonomously.

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Targets Hit in the Strikes

India struck nine terror-linked locations—four in Pakistan and five in POK. According to the Ministry of Defence, no Pakistani military bases were targeted. All sites were verified as operational hubs for banned terror groups.

Main Targets:

• Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur (JeM): Jaish-e-Mohammed’s headquarters, used for senior-level training.

• Markaz Taiba, Muridke (LeT): A 200-acre base for planning and indoctrination. One of the most fortified targets.

• Markaz Abbas, Kotli (JeM): A suicide bomber training and weapons hub in POK.

• Syedna Bilal and Shawai Nalla Camps, Muzaffarabad (JeM & LeT): Infiltration and training sites for sleeper cells.

• Markaz Ahle Hadith, Barnala (LeT): A logistics and support centre.

• Sarjal, Tehra Kalan (JeM): A pre-infiltration training camp.

• Mehmoona Joya, Sialkot (HM): A lesser-known Hizbul Mujahideen training centre still in use.