Centre Calls All-Party Meeting at 11am to Brief Leaders on Operation Sindoor

Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, Centre to share details of Operation Sindoor with opposition leaders, following strikes on nine terror targets across Pakistan and PoK.

New Delhi | May 8, 2025:
The Centre has convened an all-party meeting today at 11 AM to brief political leaders on the scope, strategy, and aftermath of Operation Sindoor—India’s decisive military operation targeting cross-border terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK).

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Here are the top 10 updates from the high-stakes political and military development:

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1. Purpose of the Meeting:
   The meeting aims to inform all political parties about the objectives, precision targeting, and broader implications of the strikes, including India’s preparedness in case of Pakistani retaliation.
2. Nine Terror Camps Destroyed:
   The Indian armed forces struck nine high-value targets, including Lashkar-e-Taiba’s headquarters in Muridke, JeM hubs in Bahawalpur, and key launchpads in Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and Bhimber.
3. Operation Details:
   Operation Sindoor unfolded over 25 minutes between 1:05 AM and 1:30 AM, with 24 precision missiles used to eliminate entrenched terror infrastructure.
4. Civilian Casualties Post-Strikes:
   Pakistan responded with artillery fire, leading to the deaths of 13 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir. Emergency drills, blackouts, and air raid sirens were activated in several Indian cities as a precaution.
5. Masood Azhar’s Admission:
   Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar confirmed that 10 of his family members, including his sister and nephew, were killed in the Indian missile strike on Markaz Subhanallah in Bahawalpur.
6. Terror Targets Hit:
   Key locations hit included Sarjal camp in Sialkot, Mehmoona Joya, Markaz Taiba in Muridke, and several camps in Muzaffarabad and Kotli, all linked to terror outfits like LeT, JeM, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
7. Political Unity Displayed:
   Opposition leaders across the spectrum, including Rahul Gandhi, expressed unanimous support for the military operation. “Proud of our Armed Forces. Jai Hind!” he posted on X.
8. Global Response:
   Amidst rising tensions, US President Donald Trump offered diplomatic support, saying, “I will be there,” and urged both India and Pakistan to step back and de-escalate.
9. Strategic Messaging:
   India emphasized that the strikes were “measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible”, aimed at deterring future attacks like the Pahalgam massacre which killed 26 civilians on April 22.
10. Next Steps:
    With rising ceasefire violations and intelligence of possible counteractions from Pakistan, India has heightened military vigilance along the LoC and is expected to announce further security measures post the all-party briefing.

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