Indian troops struck back at Pakistan with airstrikes, hitting nine locations and killing dozens of terrorists.
Pakistan’s Local Heroes Targeted
The Indian military operation targeted areas tied to 18 Pakistani cricket players, including some who have played internationally.
These players hail from seven of the nine locations hit by the Indian airstrikes.
Notable names among them are Shoaib Malik, Bilal Asif, and Hasan Ali – all veterans of Pakistan’s international cricket team.
Sialkot, one of the targeted locations, is also the birthplace of Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza, who left Pakistan with his family in 2002.
Other Pakistani players with ties to the targeted areas include Haris Sohail, Mohammad Abbas, Ijaz Ahmed, and Mukhtar Ahmed.
Backlash from the Cricket Fraternity
India’s cricket community rallied behind the troops, with Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and former player Suresh Raina taking to social media to express their support.
They shared a post titled “Operation Sindoor” with the hashtag #JaiHind, showing solidarity with the Indian military’s actions.
The Indian military’s strike was seen as a bold response to Pakistan’s aggression.
The airstrikes sent a strong message to Pakistan, highlighting the Indian government’s commitment to taking decisive action against terrorism.
The operation was widely praised by the Indian public, with many calling for continued action against terrorist organizations operating from Pakistani soil.
The cricket community’s reaction reflects the widespread support for the Indian military’s actions.