Exclusive: Pakistan Rebuilding Terror Launch Pads Destroyed In Operation Sindoor, Reveals India Today
In a shocking revelation, India Today has uncovered disturbing facts about Pakistan's clandestine efforts to rebuild and re-activate terror launch pads along the Jammu frontier, LoC, and International Border. The report comes nearly seven months after India's military operation, Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK) on the night of May 6-7, 2025.
Operation Sindoor was a response to a devastating terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where Pakistan-backed militants killed 26 people, including tourists. The attack was designed to incite communal violence in India, a tactic that has been employed by terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in the past.
The operation was a significant turning point in India's counter-terror strategy, as it marked the first time the country had targeted deep-seated terror infrastructure in Pakistan, including the headquarters of LeT in Muridke and JeM in Bahawalpur, as well as sites in Sialkot, Muzaffarabad, Barnala, Tehra Kalan, Kotli, and the Nur Khan airbase near Rawalpindi.
However, a disturbing report by India Today reveals that Pakistan has not only rebuilt but also re-activated 72 terror launch pads along the Jammu frontier, LoC, and International Border. According to sources, each pad harbors 2-3 terrorists for infiltration, and the sites are funded by the Pakistan Army and ISI.
"It's a matter of grave concern for India," said a senior government official, who wished to remain anonymous. "Pakistan's blatant disregard for international norms and its continued support for terror groups is a testament to its complicity in the terror ecosystem."
The rebuilding of terror launch pads has serious implications for India's national security. With Pakistan's infrastructure in place, the risk of winter infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir increases, potentially leading to more terrorist attacks on civilians and military personnel. The BSF, responsible for securing the border, is strained to monitor the area with drone and radar surveillance.
Experts believe that the rebuilding of launch pads also escalates India-Pakistan tensions between nuclear powers, setting a precedent for sub-nuclear threshold strikes. "Operation Sindoor marked a significant escalation in India's counter-terror strategy," said Dr. Aparna Pande, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. "However, it has also invited a cycle of retaliation, which threatens regional stability."
Furthermore, the rebuilding of terror launch pads undermines India's counter-terror efforts and signals Pakistan's defiance of deterrence. It may prompt India to further operationalize doctrines blurring state-terror lines, impacting border communities via heightened alerts and shelling.
The implications of Pakistan's actions are far-reaching. The country's decision to rebuild terror launch pads has not only put India's national security at risk but also undermined the global community's efforts to combat terrorism.
India Today's investigation reveals a stark reality: despite India's military operation, Pakistan's clandestine efforts to rebuild terror infrastructure continue unabated. The report is a stark reminder of the need for sustained pressure on Pakistan to dismantle its terror ecosystem and bring perpetrators of terrorism to justice.
As India continues to navigate the complexities of the terror ecosystem, one thing is clear: Pakistan's actions will have far-reaching consequences for regional stability and global security.
📰 Source: India Today - Education
