Why is Muridek among India’s main targets against Pakistan? Know how it affects lashkar-e-taiba
India launched Operation Sindoor, an accurate joint military strike at Pakistan's terror hub in response to Pahalgam attacks that killed 26 people.
In a strong response to the recent Pahargham terrorist attack, Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindor early on Wednesday morning, attacking major terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jamu and Kashmir (POJK). The move was killed by 26 people, most of whom were tourists, in a deadly terrorist attack on April 22 in Baisaran, near Bahargam.
One of the most important goals is Muridke, a small town in Punjab Province, Pakistan, about 40 km from Lahore. Muridke is known as the main center of terrorist activities and has the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba, a group considered behind the Pahargam attack. Let's be led by Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind of several attacks on India in the past. Muridke's Let campus is spread over nearly 200 acres of land, including terror training facilities and other infrastructure. It also houses LET's front organization Jamaat-ud-Dawa.
India's strike also hit Bahawalpur, another terror hub in Pakistan's Punjab region. The location is home to a group Jaish-e-Mohammed (Jaish-e-Mohammed), led by Masood Azhar, who is known for planning the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks. In addition, the targets of Kotli and Muzaffarabad in Pojk were also hit. These places were also reportedly considered during the 2019 Balakot air strikes in India after the Pulwama attack.
The Ministry of Defense said in its official statement that the strike was conducted at 1:44 a.m. and was a “precise and restrained response” to the cruel Pahargam killings. Importantly, there is no target for Pakistani military bases, which clearly shows that India's actions are targeting only terrorist infrastructure and not intending to escalate tensions.
The ministry added that India had earlier expected Pakistan to oppose terrorist clothing after the Pahalgam attack. However, Pakistan chose to deny any participation, prompting India to take action.
All three branches of the Indian military, army, air force and navy participated in this coordinated mission. This is the first such joint operation since the Indian-Parker War in 1971, making it historic.
In response, Pakistan said it “retains the right to respond” and has violated the ceasefire in several places, including Bhimber Gali in the Poonch-Rajouri industry. Official sources said the Indian army is responding firmly but in a controlled and measured manner.
India stressed that the goal of Operation Sindor was to convey a strong message that terrorist attacks would not be answered, while also avoiding unnecessary military escalation. The operation was seen as a clear signal that India is determined to strike at the roots of cross-border terrorism.
