India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has confirmed that “Operation Sindoor” is an ongoing military action targeting locations in Pakistan. However, it would be inappropriate to provide detailed briefings on each incident. His remarks came during an all-party meeting, where Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju reported that Singh stressed the sensitive nature of the operation. Rijiju said all political parties supported the government and the armed forces. Pakistan has not yet officially responded to Singh’s statement.

The operation follows a high-level security review chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met with top officials to assess national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination amid growing tensions. India launched the strikes late Tuesday night, claiming to have hit terrorist infrastructure at nine locations across the border. Officials in New Delhi said the action was in response to the 22 April attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed 26 people. India has blamed Pakistan for the incident, alleging cross-border links, a charge Pakistan has denied while calling for an independent investigation.

The situation on the ground has intensified. Indian officials reported 13 civilian deaths and the loss of one soldier in cross-border shelling along the Line of Control. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s military said 31 people were killed in Indian missile strikes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Islamabad also claimed to have downed five Indian aircraft and 25 Harop drones, calling the drone attacks a “serious provocation.” One civilian was reported dead and four Pakistani soldiers injured. India has not issued an official response to these claims.