Ceasefire reached after India's Operation Sindoor targets terror sites in Pakistan

A ceasefire has been established between India and Pakistan following India's Operation Sindoor, which was launched on May 7 in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.

The operation targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of over 100 terrorists linked to groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's commitment to combating terrorism, stating, "Not blood but sindoor runs in my veins. India is united to fight terrorism." He noted that the operation avenged the April 22 attack in just 22 minutes.

Following the military actions, both nations' top army officials convened on May 10, leading to a ceasefire agreement. This development comes after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, prompting Pakistan to halt the Simla Agreement and other bilateral accords.

Japanese strategic expert Satoru Nagao praised Operation Sindoor as a 'responsible and proper' response to state-sponsored terrorism, highlighting the long-standing issue of terrorism supported by Islamabad.

The situation remains tense as both countries navigate the aftermath of the operation and the implications for future relations.

A ceasefire has been reached following India's Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26. The operation resulted in over 100 terrorist deaths, prompting military discussions between both nations on May 10 to halt further hostilities.