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India Targets Terror Camps, Northern Airports Shut in Retaliation

Operation Sindoor strikes nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, prompting widespread flight cancellations and airspace restrictions across northern India.

Several airports in India were impacted after strikes in Pakistan
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Several airlines issued a travel advisory for Pakistan
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Overview

  • India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.
  • The strikes were described by the Indian government as focused, measured, and non-escalatory, with no Pakistani military facilities targeted.
  • Airspace restrictions have led to the suspension of civilian flight operations at key northern airports, including Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, Leh, and Dharamshala, until at least 12 noon on May 7.
  • Major airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, have canceled or diverted flights, with two international flights to Amritsar rerouted to Delhi.
  • Passengers have been advised to monitor flight updates as the situation evolves, with airlines offering rescheduling and refunds for affected travelers.