Escalation and Retaliation: India's Swift Response to Pakistan's Challenge

In a strategic maneuver, India executed Operation Sindoor, destroying nine terror sites within Pakistan, prompting a hasty response from the Pakistani military. On May 7, Pakistan attempted to strike military installations across Northern and Western India, including Amritsar and other prime targets, which were successfully neutralized by India's defense systems.

The Integrated Counter UAS Grid and advanced Air Defence mechanisms played a crucial role in thwarting these attacks. Evidence from the operation's debris confirms Pakistan's offensive actions. India's S-400 Sudarshan Chakra missile systems were employed to counter threats advancing into Indian territory, according to experts.

This morning, India retaliated by targeting and neutralizing Pakistan's air defense radars and systems, including a key installation in Lahore. Utilizing Harpy drones, equipped for Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD), India effectively dismantled these defensive structures amid challenging conditions.

Sources reveal that precision strikes earlier eliminated over 100 terrorists in a mission to avenge the Pahalgam attack. Indian Armed Forces targeted nine terror camps, crucially undermining groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. While Pakistan escalates firing across the Line of Control, resulting in civilian casualties, India emphasizes restraint unless provoked further.

(With inputs from agencies.)