BSF destroys three terror launch pads including LeT site near Looni in Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor marks a significant escalation in India's cross-border counterterrorism efforts, with BSF targeting 76 Pakistani posts and eliminating over 100 terrorists. The precision strikes near Looni, just 3 km from the border, underscore India's readiness to preempt infiltration and reinforce national security amid rising political unity.

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Sources: Deccan Herald
The Border Security Force (BSF) executed Operation Sindoor, targeting 76 Pakistani border outposts and 42 forward defence locations, successfully destroying three terrorist launch pads, including a Lashkar-e-Taiba site near Looni, Pakistan, just 3 kilometers from the international border.

This operation was a direct and decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in the deaths of over 100 terrorists linked to groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.

Inspector General Shashank Anand stated, "As part of this operation, on the night of May 9 and 10, we carried out a deliberate and planned attack on a Lashkar-e-Taiba launchpad in Looni." He added, "The Pakistani post opened fire on India's positions, for which it was already prepared. As a result of this preparedness, we inflicted heavy damage on several Pakistani posts during the cross-border firing."

The BSF's intelligence had indicated the presence of 18-20 militants in Looni, anticipating infiltration attempts amid cross-border firing. The force's surveillance systems detected movements of 40-50 terrorists near Sialkot, prompting a preemptive strike in the Samba region to foil infiltration.

Following the Pahalgam attack, BSF and Army troops were deployed across sensitive regions including Rajouri, Poonch, Jammu, Samba, and Kathua, strengthening forward presence.

Inspector General Anand also praised the courage of BSF women personnel, noting, "Our women troops had the option to relocate to battalion headquarters, but they chose to remain at forward posts."

Operation Sindoor reflects India's strategic focus on targeting terrorists while avoiding civilian casualties, embodying the civilizational ethos of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (the world is one).

This operation underscores India's commitment to national security and its resolve to counter terrorism decisively along the International Border.
Sources: Deccan Herald
The Border Security Force (BSF) destroyed three terror launch pads, including a Lashkar-e-Taiba site near Looni, Pakistan, during Operation Sindoor. The strikes, a response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, targeted 76 Pakistani outposts and thwarted infiltration attempts, inflicting heavy damage on militants and Pakistani posts.
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Operation Sindoor: BSF's decisive strikes destroy terror launch pads

As part of this operation, on the night of May 9 and 10, they carried out a deliberate and planned attack on a Lashkar-e-Taiba launchpad in Looni, which is located in Pakistan just 3 kilometers from the international border.
Inspector General of BSF
Jammu Frontier
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Key Facts
  • Operation Sindoor was launched by India on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.1
  • BSF detected movement of 40-50 terrorists near Sialkot on May 8 and launched a preemptive strike in the Samba region to foil infiltration attempts.Deccan Herald
  • BSF targeted 76 Pakistani border outposts and 42 forward defence locations during Operation Sindoor, destroying three terrorist launch pads including a Lashkar-e-Taiba launchpad near Looni, 3 km from the international border.Deccan Herald2
  • BSF inflicted heavy damage on Pakistani posts during cross-border firing, killing over 100 terrorists affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.1
  • Intelligence indicated 18-20 militants were present in Looni after May 8, expected to attempt infiltration during cross-border firing.1
  • BSF women personnel showed exceptional courage by choosing to remain at forward posts despite having the option to relocate to battalion headquarters.Deccan Herald
Key Stats at a Glance
Number of Pakistani border outposts targeted by BSF
76 outposts
Deccan Herald
Number of forward defence locations targeted by BSF
42 locations
Deccan Herald
Number of terrorist launch pads destroyed
3 launch pads
Deccan Herald
Number of terrorists detected near Sialkot
40-50 terrorists
Deccan Herald
Number of militants present in Looni after May 8
18-20 militants
1
Number of terrorists killed during Operation Sindoor
100 terrorists
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Distance of Lashkar-e-Taiba launchpad from international border
3 km
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Background Context

Background: Pahalgam attack and national unity post-Operation Sindoor

On issues of national security and economic progress, all factions need to put national interest over partisan priorities. I will appeal to everyone in the political spectrum to seriously reflect and come to a conclusion that on issues of national security… growth… our internal security, there must be consensus.
Vice President Dhankhar
Indianexpress
The recent episode, Operation Sindoor, has changed our mindset massively. We are now nationalistic as never before. This is reflected in participation of all political delegations that have gone abroad to project our message of peace and our complete intolerance to terrorism… We have no other option but to remain united and grow stronger.
Vice President Dhankhar
Targeting only the terrorists because our civilisational essence is ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (world is one). Therefore India’s strategy has been to target only terrorists and not civilians.
Vice President Dhankhar
Key Facts
  • The April 22 Pahalgam terror attack triggered heightened security deployment in the Jammu frontier, including Rajouri, Poonch, Jammu, Samba, and Kathua.Deccan Herald
  • Vice President Dhankhar highlighted an upsurge in nationalism following Operation Sindoor and called for political unity on national security and economic progress.Indianexpress
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