Did Indian Navy hit Karachi port after Pakistan’s terror raids? Fact-checking viral claims

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Did Indian Navy hit Karachi port after Pakistan’s terror raids? Fact-checking viral claims

Several explosions were reported near the port area of Karachi on Thursday evening, with unconfirmed reports suggesting missile strikes on key Pakistani naval bases.

Written by India News Desk

Updated:May 9, 2025 13:38 IST

 

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As tensions with Pakistan escalate, India has carried out a major military operation targeting Karachi Port, according to various news reports.

As tensions with Pakistan escalate, India has carried out a major military operation targeting Karachi Port, according to various news reports. Several explosions were reported near the port area of Karachi on Thursday evening, with unconfirmed reports suggesting missile strikes on key Pakistani naval bases.

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According to sources, the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet, operating from Mumbai, has been fully mobilised and remains on high alert. A video shared widely on social media, showing explosions near the port, has fueled speculation, but no official confirmation has been made yet.

The latest Indian action follows Operation Sindoor carried out on May 7, which targeted terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) without striking any military installations. However, Thursday’s counteroffensive indicates a shift in India’s military posture, with strikes now reported in major Pakistani cities, including Lahore.

 

In the midst of this, Karachi Port Trust (KPT) officials have clarified that their official Twitter/X account was hacked, after false news was circulated about India’s alleged attack on Karachi Port. The release from KPT stated that the news reported from their hacked account was fake and urged media outlets to reconfirm any information through official KPT PR.

 

 

The last time India opened a naval front against Pakistan was in December 1971. The Indian Navy had then launched two operations—Operation Trident and Operation Python—targeting Karachi port. These missions crippled Pakistan’s naval logistics and led to the destruction of several warships and oil storage facilities. December 4, the date of the first strike, is now commemorated as Indian Navy Day.

Amid the escalating situation, both nations have issued notifications for simultaneous naval exercises in the Arabian Sea. India’s exercises are scheduled from May 8 to 13, while Pakistan will conduct drills from May 9 to 12—overlapping for four crucial days.

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With tensions at sea and on land continuing to mount, defence analysts warn that the situation could spiral further unless urgent diplomatic channels are activated