Op Sindoor Live: Air Siren Sounded in Chandigarh, Residents Advised To Remain Indoors

Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar on Wednesday confirmed that 14 people, including 10 of his family members and four close associates, were killed in India's missile strike on the terror outfit’s headquarters at Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur. Among the dead were Azhar’s elder sister and her husband, a nephew and his wife, a niece, five children, and three close aides, including one associate’s mother. The strike was part of India's Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Authorities in Kashmir ordered the closure of all educational institutions in Baramulla, Kupwara, and Gurez areas on Wednesday following Indian missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The Kashmir and Cluster Universities also postponed their exams for the day. Officials said the move is precautionary amid heightened tensions after 'Operation Sindoor', launched in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. Schools near Srinagar airport were also shut, with authorities urging the public to stay alert and follow advisories.

The Congress on Wednesday hailed the Indian armed forces for striking terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, stressing that national security remains paramount. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge said India has a firm policy against terrorism and expressed full support for the military action following the Pahalgam attack. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Jairam Ramesh echoed support, lauding the armed forces' courage and urging national unity in the face of cross-border terror.