Operation Sindoor: Targetted Kotli, Sialkot, Muzaffarabad and More in the Indian Missile Attack

Confirmed by BBC India launches air strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. On May 7, 2025, at around 12:30 AM Pakistan Standard Time, India launched Operation Sindoor targeting 9 cities in Pakistan, resulting in multiple civilian casualties. Here's a city-wise breakdown of the destruction and aftermath.

What is Operation Sindoor ? A Sudden Midnight Attack

In the early hours of May 7th 2025, Pakistan was shaken by an unexpected military maneuver - Operation Sindoor. India initiated this coordinated missile strike at around 12:30 AM (Pakistan Standard Time), targeting nine Pakistani cities almost simultaneously. The operation has since raised alarms across the subcontinent, marking one of the most intense flashpoints between the two nuclear-armed nations in recent history.

List of Pakistani Cities Targeted in Operation Sindoor

During operation sindoor india, the Indian forces reportedly launched air and missile strikes on the following cities and each city suffered varying degrees of damage, from civilian homes to places of worship:

1. Kotli
2. Muzaffarabad
3. Bhimber
4. Gulpur
5. Sialkot
6. Chakamru
7. Muridke
8. Bahawalpur
9. Shakargarh

City-Wise Report: Damage, Casualties, and Impact

Ahmedpur East - Masjid Subhan Targeted

One of the most devastating strikes during the India's targeted Operation Sindoor, was in Ahmedpur East where Masjid-e-Subhan was directly targeted through the missile attacks. The area witnessed four missile strikes, killing five innocent civilians including a 3-year-old girl. The martyrs also included two men and two elderly women. In total, around 31 others were injured, including 25 men and 6 women.

Some factual details includes:

1. Masjid-e-Subhan was completely destroyed
2. Four homes were leveled
3. The area is reeling from emotional and physical trauma

Muzaffarabad - Attack on Masjid-e-Bilal near Shahi Wali Nala

In Muzaffarabad, the Indian army launched several missiles, primarily targeting Masjid-e-Bilal located near Shahi Wali Nala

1. The masjid was completely destroyed
2. A young girl was injured
3. Nearby buildings experienced structural damage

Kotli - Masjid Abbas Under Fire

The Kotli region saw five missile strikes hitting the area around Masjid-e-Abbas

1. Two people were martyred: a 16-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy
2. Two were injured, including a father and his daughter
3. The masjid faced severe damage, along with nearby homes

Muridke - Masjid Umm-ul-Quraa Hit

In Muridke, the peaceful area around Masjid Umm-ul-Quraa was bombed with four missiles

1. One man was martyred, and one person injured
2. Two civilians are missing
3. The masjid is now in ruins, and residential homes also took damage

Sialkot - Kotli Loharan Area

A village in northern Sialkot, Kotli Loharan, came under fire after the missile strike by India.

1. Two missiles were launched
2. One misfired and landed in an open field
3. Thankfully, no casualties or property damage occurred

Shakargarh - Minor Strike Near Hospital

The area near Shakargarh also saw two missile strikes

1. A small hospital suffered minor damage
2. Fortunately, no lives were lost

Civilian Reaction and Humanitarian Crisis

After India's missile attack on Pakistani cities, through the Operation Sindoor, thousands of Pakistanis were left in shock. The human rights activists and NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) are calling for immediate ceasefire and relief operations, in the affected areas which were targeted by the Missile attacks launched by India in the dark night of 7th of May 2025. These cities include: Kotli, Muzaffarabad, Bhimber , Gulpur , Sialkot, Chakamru, Muridke, Bahawalpur, Shakkargarh.

International Reaction to Operation Sindoor

The international community has also reacted to the India's propaganda Operation Sindoor, where Missile attacks were launched on public and religious areas of various cities of Pakistan. The United Nations has also urged both India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions. Other countries like Turkey, China, and Saudi Arabia have condemned the attack and called for immediate peace talks as well. The Social media is flooded with hashtags like #PrayForPakistan and #StopOperationSindoor.

Additionally, the president of the United States, Donald J Trump, while speaking to the media in the White House, condemned this act of India and stated Find out more about Operation Sindoor in the Pakistani Chatroom

Will This Escalate to Full-Scale War

It is certainly possible that this indian attack on Pakistan, may evolve into a full-blown Indo-Pak war. With tensions already escalating across the borders between the two rivals, the India missile attack on Pakistan known as Operating Sindoor might act as the spark that could potentially lead into wider conflicts, unless appropriate peace discussions are held to de-escalate the situation.

Similar Terminologies for Operation Sindoor

The brutal missile attack by India on Pakistan is known by several names. Some of the names for the May 7th attack on Pakistan are