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"On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, according to an official government statement. Commenting on the strikes, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that India was exercising its right to act against terrorism. The military operation involved precision strikes on nine locations in Pakistan and PoJK. Misri emphasized that the actions were 'measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible', with a focus on dismantling terror networks and neutralizing militants suspected of being prepared for cross-border infiltration into India."
A civilian shows a damaged property after heavy firing and shelling by Pakistan military overnight across the Line of Control and International Border, in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 7, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI
The strikes on the nine targets, four in Pakistan and five in POJK, were conducted between 01:05Am to 01:30AM on Wednesday. No military establishments were targeted and there have been no reports of collateral damage so far, she said. However, Pakistan has claimed several civilian causalities including women and children.Operation Sindoor: Commercial flights suspended in northern parts of India
In a statement shortly after the Indian statement, DG ISPR said that all planes of Pakistan Air Force are airborne. “All strikes were made by India from its own airspace. Pakistan will respond to it at a time and place of its own choosing. It will not go unanswered. The temporary pleasure of India will be replaced by enduring grief,” it stated.
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Special prayers for Indian Army in Karnataka muzrai temples for Operation Sindoor
Karnataka Muzrai and Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy directed the Endowment Department Commissioner to organise special prayers in all temples under the Muzrai Department in honour of the Indian army.
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Karnataka’s Minister for Muzrai and Transport, Ramalinga Reddy, instructed the Commissioner of the Endowment Department to hold special prayers at all temples managed by the Muzrai Department in honour of the Indian Army.
This instruction follows 'Operation Sindoor', India’s military strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7.
The operation is believed to be a response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives.
“Sending our best wishes to the brave Indian Army for this operation. All Muzrai temples are directed to hold special prayers asking the deity to give more strength to the Indian Army,” Mr. Reddy said in his May 7 order.
