In a rare and detailed briefing, the Indian Army revealed precise intelligence behind its targeted counter-terror operation, #OperationSindoor, which struck key terror camps deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
Colonel Sophia Qureshi, addressing the media, disclosed the strategic objectives of the operation and debunked misinformation. "Markaz Subhan Allah, Bhawanpur, is located 100 kilometers away from the International Boundary. It was the headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed. It was also a center for recruitment, training, and indoctrination. Top terrorists often visited here. I would like to inform you that no military base was targeted, and there have been no reports of any civilian casualties so far," she said.
The operation, which comes after a spate of cross-border infiltrations and attacks on Indian security forces, specifically targeted three major terror hubs operating with impunity across the border.
Colonel Qureshi revealed the following key targets:
- Sarjal Camp, Sialkot – “The first target is the Sarjal camp in Sialkot, which is 6 kilometers away from the international border. In March 2025, terrorists trained at this camp were responsible for the killing of 4 Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel,” she said. Intelligence reports confirm the site was being used actively to push militants across the border into Jammu and Kashmir.
- Mahmooda Jaya Camp, Sialkot – "The second target is the Mahmooda Jaya camp in Sialkot, located 18 to 12 kilometers from the International Border (IB). This was a large camp of Hizbul Mujahideen and served as a center for spreading terrorism in the Kathua-Jammu region," she added.
- Markaz Subhan Allah, Bhawanpur – As mentioned, this location was used as a central command post by Jaish-e-Mohammed, frequently visited by top operatives and foreign handlers.
The Army emphasized that utmost caution was taken to avoid any collateral damage. “There were no civilian casualties. No military base was targeted. The strikes were based on specific intelligence regarding terror infrastructure,” said Colonel Qureshi.
This operation sends a strong strategic message to terror groups and their backers. It is seen as a calibrated response aimed at disrupting the planning and logistics chains of militant groups that have repeatedly targeted Indian soil.
Security experts say #OperationSindoor highlights a new phase in India’s counter-terror strategy—precise, intelligence-driven, and focused on minimizing collateral damage while maximizing impact.
