- By Nidhi Giri
- Wed, 07 May 2025 10:20 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday struck terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) in a joint military operation named 'Operation Sindoor'. Nine sites were selected for the Operation and all nine were reported to be successful. India's Ministry of Defence said the action was in direct response to the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen and injured several others.
In its statement, the Ministry of Defence said, "A little while ago, the Indian Armed Forces launched 'OPERATION SINDOOR', hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed."
"Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution," the statement added.
India targeted Markaz Taiba (a Lashkar stronghold) in Muridke and the Markaz Subhan Allah (the headquarters of the Jaish) in Bahawalpur. These Markaz not only serve as residences to major commanders of the outfits but also serve as epi-centre for radicalization and various training courses on intelligence, arms handling etc, as per an ANI report.
Operation Sindoor: Nine Targets For Precision Strike
1.Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur: This site has been perational since 2015 and is the main centre of JeM for training and indoctrination and serves as operational headquarter of JeM. The Markaz consists of residences of JeM Chief Maulana Masood Azhar, de-facto Chief of JeM Mufti Abdul Rauf Asghar, Maulana Ammar and other family members of Masood Azhar.
2. Markaz Taiba, Muridke: Established in the year 2000, Markaz Taiba is the 'alma mater' and the most important training centre of LeT located in Nangal Sahdan, Muridke, Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan.
3.Sarjal/Tehra Kalan: Located in the Shakargarh Tehsil of Narowal District in Punjab, Pakistan, is the main launching facility of Jaishe-Mohammad (JeM) for infiltration of terrorists into JK.
4. Mehmoona Joya Facility, Sialkot: As another example of Pak-ISI establishing terror facilities in government buildings, Mehmoona Joya facility of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) is located in premises of Bhutta Kotli Govt. This facility is used for infiltration of HM cadres into the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, reported the news agency, quoting sources.
5. Markaz Ahle Hadith Barnala, Bhimber: It is located at outskirts of Barnala town on Kote Jamel road, is prominent Marjaz of LeT in PoJK and is used for infiltration of LeT terrorists and arms/ammunition into Poonch - RajauriReasi sector.
6. Markaz Abbas, Kotli: It is an important terror facility of JeM located in Kotli. Hafiz Abdul Shakoor @ Qari Zarrar, 'shura member' of JeM Council and close associate of JeM top commander Mufti Abdul Rauf Asghar, is head of this Markaz.
7. Maskar Raheel Shahid, Kotli, PoJK: It is one of the oldest facilities of HM. It can accommodate around 150-200 HM terrorists.
8. Shawai Nallah Camp, Muzaffarabad Shawai Nallah Camp: Also known as Bait-ul-Mujahideen, is located near Chelabandi bridge on Muzaffarabad-Neelum Road, Muzaffarabad, PoJK. It is one of the most important camps of LeT.
9. Markaz Syedna Bilal: It is the main centre of JeM in PoJK, located opposite Red Fort, Muzaffarabad. This facility is used as transit camp for JeM terrorists prior to their launching into JK, as per ANI.
(With ANI Inputs)
