Army Confirms Operation Sindoor Also Targeted 26/11 Terror Training Camps
In a major revelation underscoring the strategic precision of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army confirmed that the terror camps struck during the recent cross-border operation included facilities where 26/11 attackers Ajmal Kasab and David Headley were trained. The disclosure adds a deeper historical and symbolic dimension to the operation, linking it directly to one of the darkest chapters in India’s recent security history.
“Ajmal Kasab, David Headley trained at one of the camps targeted in Op Sindoor,” said Indian Army officials in a statement that has reignited national focus on the unresolved scars of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
The camps located in Pakistan’s Muridke and Bahawalpur regions are widely acknowledged as long-time breeding grounds for terrorists affiliated with groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba. These same camps were instrumental in preparing the operatives for the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, which left 166 people dead and hundreds injured.
Symbolic and Strategic Precision
By targeting these exact training grounds, Operation Sindoor not only delivered a military response to the recent Pahalgam terror massacre, but also sent a clear signal that India remains committed to dismantling all terror infrastructure — past and present. The operation, involving precision airstrikes and advanced surveillance, was executed in a manner that minimized collateral damage while delivering a powerful blow to known terror hubs.
This revelation reinforces India’s stance that such actions are not acts of escalation but acts of necessity. The historical significance of the targeted sites reflects a deeper intelligence-based operation, aiming to eliminate long-operational safe havens of terrorism.
India’s Anti-Terror Stance Strengthens
The Army’s statement is expected to bolster public confidence in the nation’s counter-terrorism strategy. By neutralizing camps directly linked to past terror attacks, India has sent a strong message to terror groups and their state sponsors. The move also adds weight to India’s narrative in the international arena that cross-border terrorism cannot be tolerated or ignored.
