A recently surfaced Pakistani document has brought to light that India's Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, was far more extensive than initially disclosed. The document, part of Pakistan's internal military assessment named "Operation Bunyan un Marsoos," reveals that Indian forces struck at least seven additional locations deep within Pakistani territory that were not publicly acknowledged by Indian defense authorities.
According to the dossier, accessed by several news agencies, the newly identified targets include key cities such as Peshawar, Attock, Gujrat, Jhang, Bahawalnagar, Hyderabad (Sindh), and Chor. Maps included in the Pakistani document illustrate the locations of these strikes, which were conspicuously absent from the Indian Air Force's and the Director General of Military Operations' press briefings following the May 7 counteroffensive. These locations are significant because some, like Peshawar and Attock, are situated over 1,000 km and 700 km away from the Line of Control (LoC), respectively.
Operation Sindoor was initiated by India in retaliation to the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, where terrorists associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba killed 26 civilians, including one Nepali national. Following the attack, India launched precision strikes on nine high-value terror hubs located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). While the Indian military had disclosed some of the targeted sites, including the Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters in Bahawalpur and the Lashkar-e-Taiba training center in Muridke, the revelation of these additional targets suggests a deliberate strategy by India to allow Pakistan to unveil the full extent of the damage.
The document also sheds light on the extent of India's response to Pakistan's retaliatory strikes. While Pakistan claimed to have inflicted heavy losses on India, the dossier instead underscores the significant damage suffered on Pakistani soil, which may have been a major factor in Pakistan's urgent call for a ceasefire on May 10.
The revelation of these previously undisclosed targets has raised questions about the rationale behind India's initial decision to withhold this information. Some analysts suggest that it was a calculated move to force Pakistan to acknowledge the true scope of the damage inflicted during Operation Sindoor. Others speculate that India may have wanted to avoid escalating tensions further by publicly disclosing the full extent of its military actions.
Despite the initial secrecy, the disclosure of these additional targets has provided fresh insight into the scale and impact of Operation Sindoor. It highlights India's capability to strike deep inside Pakistani territory and inflict significant damage on key military and infrastructure assets. The operation also sends a strong message to Pakistan that India is willing to take decisive action against terrorist groups operating from its soil.
Moreover, high-resolution commercial satellite images have revealed damage to 11 military sites struck by India, including Nur Khan, Rafiqui, Murid, Sukkur, Parur, Chunian, Sargodha, Rahim Yar Khan, Bholari, Jacobabad, and Gujranwala. During the three-day hostilities, India also reportedly struck a radar site in Lahore, destroying an air defense system, and targeted a missile site at Malir Cantonment in Karachi.
Lt. General Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), stated that approximately 35-40 Pakistani military personnel were killed during Operation Sindoor. India has also released video evidence of the destruction of nine terror camps during the operation, which commenced on May 7.
The surfacing of this Pakistani document provides a clearer picture of the events that transpired during Operation Sindoor and underscores the strategic implications of India's actions. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing tensions between the two countries and the need for continued efforts to address the issue of cross-border terrorism.
