India's 'Operation Sindoor' wasn't just a strike; it was a thunderbolt that sent shockwaves through Pakistan's entire terrorist network. With unprecedented precision, India's forces obliterated nine major terror launch pads, not just in the usual Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) areas, but deep inside Pakistan's Punjab province. Imagine the sheer terror as deeply entrenched camps, even those in densely populated areas like Bahawalpur, were hit with pinpoint accuracy, avoiding civilian casualties. This wasn't just an attack; it was a clear, unambiguous message: nowhere is safe.
Stung by this devastating display of capability, Pakistan's intelligence agency, the ISI, has reportedly given strict orders to terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen: "Pack your bags and move!" They believe by relocating from the exposed PoK to the rugged, forested terrain of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), deeper within Pakistan, they can escape the reach of India's formidable BrahMos missiles. Satellite imagery even shows new, large assembly areas, like the Hizbul Mujahideen compound HM 313 in Mansehra District, under construction – a clear sign of their frantic efforts to rebuild. They are banking on the increased distance from the Line of Control, the challenging mountainous terrain for concealment, and the proximity to Afghanistan for logistical support and cross-border escape routes. They even hope the existing jihadi ecosystem and ideological alignment with groups like the Afghan Taliban will offer a shield.
But here's the chilling reality for them: India's military has delivered a stark, unwavering message: "You can run to Rawalpindi, you can hide in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, but no part of Pakistan is out of our range!" This isn't bravado; it's a statement backed by cutting-edge technology. With air-launched BrahMos missiles boasting a public range of up to 500 km (and an actual, undisclosed range far greater) and Scalp missiles, distances of 150 km to Mansehra from Srinagar, or even 400 km to Peshawar, are negligible. Pakistan's own documents from an earlier operation confirmed Indian hits deep inside its territory, showing our ability to strike anywhere. India's advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, combined with stand-off weaponry, mean that rugged terrain or proximity to Afghanistan offers no true immunity. The message is crystal clear: wherever terror breeds, India will find it and destroy it. Pakistan's desperate gamble won't save its proxies from India's relentless pursuit.
