In a bold counter-terrorism action, India launched Operation Sindoor, a simultaneous attack on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The attack involved the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army against Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen camps. The operation killed more than 80 terrorists, inflicting a crushing blow to cross-border terror infrastructure. India secured diplomatic backing from the US, UK, France, and Russia, isolating Pakistan in the international community.
Sources added that Gulf countries tilted towards India, while China remained neutral. The operation sindoor was an indicator of a change in India’s security policy, echoing military resolve supported by diplomatic preparedness.
Two-Front Strike: Air and Ground Forces in Action
Sources confirmed the Air Force fired air-to-surface missiles, while the Army fired surface-to-surface missiles simultaneously. The combined operation maximized destruction of terror hideouts. The targets were strategically selected to destroy high-value infrastructure without civilian casualties.
The strike was aimed particularly at camps operated by outlawed groups such as LeT, JeM, and Hizbul Mujahideen. These have been responsible for attacks on India in the past, including the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack and the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack. More than 80 terrorists were killed in the nighttime attack, based on intelligence inputs.
India Gives a Clear Signal to Pakistan
Government sources added that the strike was a clear warning to Pakistan not to shelter terrorists. The strike disabled Pakistan’s terror apparatus, highlighting India’s determination to act on its own when aggrieved.
India attained diplomatic support prior to the operation. Key partners like the US, UK, France, and Russia provided unabashed support. Even Gulf states aligned with India. No other nation supported Pakistan, except for Turkey, the sources added. Such isolation of Islamabad is perceived as a massive victory for Indian foreign policy.
Pakistan Reacts, Threatens Response
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif termed the strike a “blatant act of war.” He alleged civilian casualties and threatened to retaliate at “a time and place of Pakistan’s choosing.” India has, however, rejected these allegations, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval clarified that India does not want any escalation, but will retaliate if attacked.
Operation Sindoor’s success is testimony to a changed approach—a switch from reactive to proactive counter-terrorism. With foreign help and measured military coordination, India now signals loudly: cross-border terrorism will invite direct military reprisals.
