Operation Sindoor: Day-Wise What Happened Between India-Pakistan Conflict

Operation Sindoor is the name of a major military operation to be launched in May 2025 between India and Pakistan, which India launched in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025. 26 Hindu pilgrims were killed in this attack and the responsibility for this was taken by The Resistance Front, an organization associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba. This attack was a direct attack on the religious and cultural heritage of India, which caused a wave of anger across the country.

Operation Sindoor: Situation

The Indian government described this attack as a ‘terrorist attack targeting Hindu pilgrims’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed it a ‘direct attack on national security’ and directed the Indian security forces that such attacks would be responded to strictly. After this, the Indian Army planned Operation Sindoor in response to this attack, which was a decisive military action against terrorism.

Operation Sindoor: Key Points

The choice of the word Sindoor was symbolic, signifying the marital mark of Hindu women. The pilgrims killed in the Pahalgam attack were mostly married men, whose wives had become widows. Through this naming, India made its resolve and strong intention clear against terrorism. This name was a symbol of the fact that the fight against terrorism is not just a military struggle, but a cultural and national struggle, in which India fully understands its responsibility towards the safety of every woman and family.

7 May 2025 (Day 1): Operation Sindoor begins

4:00 AM: Indian Air Force strikes 9 locations (Bahawalpur, Muridke, Bhimber, Gulpur, Kotli, Bagh, Sialkot, Chak Amru, Muzaffarabad) inside Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan.

Aimed: The strike was aimed at destroying Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba hideouts and terrorists hiding there.

Killed in attack:

India claims: More than 100 terrorists were killed on the first day of Operation Singh Sindoor.

Pakistan claims: Pakistan says 33 people were killed including some civilians and soldiers.

Pakistani response:

During the day, the Pakistan Army carried out heavy shelling in Poonch, Mendhar, Krishna Ghati, Mankot (Jammu and Kashmir) in which 13 Indian civilians were injured and four people were killed.

8 May 2025 (Day 2): Pakistan retaliates

6:00 AM: Pakistan targets Indian border posts and some civilian areas with 125 mm mortars and rockets.

Affected areas of India:

Pakistan attacks some areas of Poonch killing 10 to 12 civilians and injuring around 50. The injured civilians were later admitted to hospitals in Poonch district.

Aerial conflict:

Drone fight between Indian Rafale and Pakistani JF-17 in the afternoon. In which India’s MiG-29 was shot down and the pilot was martyred.

Pakistan claimed to have shot down 3 Indian jets but India has confirmed 1.

Indian drone attacks:

India attacked 3 more targets with drones in Harrai and Gulpur sectors of Pakistan.

9 May 2025 (Day 3): Major Air Conflict

10:30 am to 12:00 pm: On Day 3, the biggest air conflict ever took place between India-Pakistan in which

India – Pakistan Conflict

40+ fighter jets (Rafale, Mig-29, Sukhoi-30MKI) of India were involved and 35+ fighter jets (JF-17, F-16) of Pakistan were involved

Form India

Heavy firing continued along the border areas, especially in Kupwara, Nowshera, and Rajouri sectors.

2 Indian Army soldiers injured – one in Rajouri, another in Krishna Ghati sector.

From Pakistan

Pakistani media claimed 4 civilians were killed in Neelam Valley, Pakistan when an Indian mortar shell fell on their house.

Between Conflict: One Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft of India and one JF-17 aircraft of Pakistan were shot down.

Both countries activated missile defense:

Pakistan deployed F-16 and AD systems to protect its cities.

India deployed Spyder and Akash missile systems on Punjab and Jammu border.

Crashed Unknown aircraft in India and loss.

An unidentified aircraft crashed in Aklia Kalan village in Punjab’s Bathinda district. The accident occurred around 1:30 to 2:00 am when the aircraft fell into the fields lying vacant after wheat harvesting and caught fire. in which 1 farmer died and 9 were injured.

Here is a better and slightly expanded account of the events of 10 May 2025 (Day 4), in short paragraphs so that it is easier to understand:

10 May 2025 (Day 4): Towards diplomacy and ceasefire

8:00 AM:

Pakistan accuses India of violating its sovereignty in Parliament and files a complaint with the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

India responds:

India’s Defence Minister says the action was taken in self-defence and sends a strong message against terrorism. India has not violated any country’s sovereignty.

Afternoon:

With the mediation of the US and the UN, both countries agree on a temporary ceasefire and de-escalation of tensions along the LoC. It is decided to monitor the situation.

By night:

The firing along the borders has stopped but the armies of both countries are on alert. Peace prevails in civilian areas but an atmosphere of fear still prevails.

Total Data (7–10 May 2025)

Ceasefire

On 10 May 2025, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire under the mediation of the US. This ceasefire was to reduce tensions on the border. Military representatives of both countries promised not to attack each other and maintain peace. However, just a few hours later, both countries accused each other of ceasefire violations. Pakistan accused India of shelling, while India accused Pakistan of sniper attacks. In this way, the ceasefire could not be fully followed.

Current situation

As of 11 May 2025, tension remains between the two countries. India called “Operation Sindoor” a success and has increased security on the border. At the same time, Pakistan has ordered its army to be fully prepared. Although there are hopes of peace between the two countries, the situation is still sensitive and the role of the international community will remain important.

Our article is not intended to hurt any country or spread misinformation. We have simply tried to present accurate information and share the truth. However, if there are any mistakes, you are welcome to point them out in the comments.

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