Tensions along the India-Pakistan border have escalated after India’s precision missile strike, codenamed Operation Sindoor, destroyed nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on the night of May 6-7, 2025. The operation, carried out between 1:05 am and 1:30 am, was a retaliatory strike for the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The Indian Army deployed artillery and drones, while the Indian Air Force used fighter jets to target Markaz Taiba in Muridke, Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur, and other camps in Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Sialkot, and Barnala.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing an all-party meeting on May 8, confirmed that the operation neutralized at least 100 terrorists and remains ongoing. The strikes, based on precise intelligence, were carefully planned to avoid civilian casualties. However, Pakistan’s response has been aggressive, with unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC), resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 16 Indian civilians.
Tensions along the India-Pakistan border have escalated after India’s precision missile strike, codenamed Operation Sindoor, destroyed nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on the night of May 6-7, 2025. The operation, carried out between 1:05 am and 1:30 am, was a retaliatory strike for the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The Indian Army deployed artillery and drones, while the Indian Air Force used fighter jets to target Markaz Taiba in Muridke, Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur, and other camps in Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Sialkot, and Barnala.
The urgency of the situation is reflected in the financial markets, with defense stocks surging by nearly $5 billion in market capitalization over the past two weeks, according to Bloomberg data. This rally underscores the growing importance of India’s defense sector amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
As Operation Sindoor continues and the government engages with defense manufacturers, the nation remains on high alert, balancing strategic military operations with efforts to bolster its defense capabilities.
