India has set a new standard in responding to Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism with Op Sindoor. The operation decisively indicates India’s tough stand against Pakistan’s terrorism support. Instructions issued by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strike back firmly at any instigation have redefined India’s approach to Pakistan.
Targeted attacks on terror camps in Pakistan not only destroyed vital terrorist infrastructure but also delivered one unmistakable message: Pakistan’s nuclear umbrella will no longer shield its sponsorship of terrorism.
Operation Sindoor: Decisive Counterattack against Terrorism
Op Sindoor was a pivot point in India’s defense strategy. On 7 May, Indian forces attacked nine terror camps in Pakistan, striking terror hideouts which Pakistan had long cultivated. PM Modi made his point loud and clear: “If they fire bullets, we will respond with cannons.” India sought to defend its soil and strike directly at the source of terror located in Pakistan.
India has demonstrated that it is prepared to enter Pakistan-held territories to eradicate terror. This strategy, which has been termed “ghar mein ghus ke marenge” or “we will enter your home and kill you,” indicates increasing frustration with Pakistan’s continued support for terror.
Cost of Terrorism Increases for Pakistan
Operation Sindoor is a sign that the price of sponsoring terror will continue to go up for Pakistan. Indian officials assured that the strikes were merely the starting point. India has called out Pakistan’s nuclear bluff, saying it will no longer allow the nuclear shield to cloak terrorism. Neither the international border nor the Line of Control nor the threat of nuclear retaliation will protect the terror sponsors.
India asserted that Pakistan’s aggression will not be left unpunished. The military now has complete freedom to act against future violations. India reiterates its position on Kashmir: Pakistan has to leave the territory that it occupies illegally. As a response, India has put on hold the Indus Waters Treaty and required Pakistan to desist from providing support to terror before re-engaging.
New Normal in Indo-Pak Relations
The new uptick has redrawn Indo-Pak relations. Although both nations accepted that they would stop military action, India’s stance is the same. “New normal” is going to be zero tolerance for terrorism. India made it known that Pakistan’s cross-border terror history is something it will no longer tolerate.
India’s message is straightforward: any future attack from Pakistan will evoke an even greater response. India will not hold back in defending its sovereignty, and the world needs to acknowledge this new reality.
