The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor, a major counter-offensive launched in “response to a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, is still underway—despite the ceasefire agreement announced by both India and Pakistan just a day earlier.”
In a statement posted on its official X handle, the IAF said, “Since the operations are still ongoing, a detailed briefing will be conducted in due course. The IAF urges all to refrain from speculation and dissemination of unverified information.”
The Air Force also stated that the operation had so far been carried out with “precision and professionalism”, targeting its objectives in a “deliberate and discreet manner, aligned with National Objectives.”
The IAF’s update came just hours after reports suggested the United States had mediated a peace agreement between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. However, the ceasefire appeared to unravel quickly, with fresh shelling by Pakistani forces reported along the International Border in Jammu’s Rajouri sector and parts of Srinagar.
Sources said India’s air defence systems were activated after multiple drones were spotted near key military areas, including the Army headquarters. Officials confirmed at least four drones were shot down. Loud explosions were also reported across Srinagar and Baramulla on Saturday evening.
Former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took to social media amid the chaos, asking, “What the hell just happened? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!”
Earlier that day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking alongside Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, confirmed the use of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles during the operation.
The IAF said it launched “precision strikes on nine terror camps located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and parts of Punjab province during the nights of May 6 and 7.”
