Operation Sindoor: Which terror camps in Pakistan, PoK were hit by Indian strikes, and why?

Singh added that the selection of targets for Operation Sindoor “was based on credible intelligence inputs and the role of these facilities in perpetrating the terror activities.”

Take a look at the terror camps targeted by the Indian armed forces, and why they were selected.

In Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir

1. Sawai Nala camp – Muzzafarabad

Located 30 km from the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, it was a training centre for Lashkar-e-Taiba. Terrorists behind attacks in Sonmarg (October 20, 2024), Gulmarg (October  24, 2024) and Pahalgam (April 22, 2025) were trained in this camp.

2. Syed Na Bilal camp – Muzzafarabad

It was a staging area for Jaish-e-Mohammad. It also served as a centre for weapons, explosives and jungle-survival training.

3. Gulpur camp – Kotli

It is 30 km away from the LoC and a base of Lashkar-e-Taiba, which was active in Rajouri and Poonch districts. Terrorists involved in the April 20, 2023, attack in Poonch and the June 9, 2024, attack on a bus carrying pilgrims were trained here.

4. Barnala camp – Bhimber

It’s 9 km away from the LoC. It was a training centre for weapons, handling, IEDs and jungle-surviving.

5. Abbas camp – Kotli

It’s 13 km away from the LoC and was used to prepare fedayeen (military groups) for Lashkar-e-Taiba. It could train 15 terrorists.

In Pakistan

6. Sarjal camp – Sialkot

It’s 6 km away from the International Border (IB). The terrorists who killed the four J&K police personnel in March 2025 were trained here.

7. Mehmoona Joya camp – Sialkot

It’s 12-18 km away from IB. It was a big Hizbul Mujahideen camp and was responsible for terror activities in Jammu. The 2016 attack on the Pathankot Air Force base was planned and directed from this camp.

8. Markaz Taiba – Muridke

It’s 18-25 km away from IB. It was a training centre for terrorists involved in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, including Ajmal Kasab and David Headley.

9. Markaz Subhanallah – Bahawalpur

It’s 100 km away from IB. It was the headquarters for Jaish-e-Mohammad, and served as a centre for recruitment, training and indoctrination.

Overall, Indian authorities have identified 21 terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Take a look:

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