**Indian Army Confirms Elimination of High-Value Terrorists in Operation Sindoor**
The Indian Army has confirmed the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, which targeted multiple high-value Pakistani terrorists, including key figures linked to the 1999 Indian Airlines flight (IC-814) hijacking and the 2019 Pulwama attack. This operation resulted in the destruction of nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, serving as a decisive response to the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians.
During a press briefing, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai stated that the strikes led to the deaths of over 100 terrorists, including significant targets such as Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, and Mudasir Ahmed. Yusuf Azhar, the brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar, was a key player in the IC-814 hijacking, which ultimately resulted in Masood Azhar’s release in 1999. He was instrumental in overseeing operations for the terror group, including weapons training and participation in various attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
Abdul Malik Rauf, a senior commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was designated a global terrorist by the United States, while Mudasir Ahmed held a senior position within the organization and was responsible for the Markaz Taiba in Muridke, the group’s headquarters.
Lieutenant General Ghai emphasized that Operation Sindoor was designed with a clear military objective: to punish those responsible for terrorism and dismantle their infrastructure. He reiterated India’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism.
In identifying the terror camps, the DGMO highlighted notorious locations such as Muridke, known for producing infamous terrorists like Ajmal Kasab and David Headley. The Indian Air Force was tasked with targeting the notorious training camps in Bahawalpur and Muridke, executing precision strikes using air-to-surface guided munitions to minimize collateral damage.
Operation Sindoor commenced on May 7, following the Pahalgam attacks, marking a significant escalation in India’s efforts to counter terrorism emanating from across the border.
**FAQ**
**What was Operation Sindoor?**
Operation Sindoor was a military operation launched by the Indian Army targeting high-value terrorists and their camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in response to terrorist attacks in India.