Operation
SINDOOR A MILESTONE IN INDIA’S SECURITY STRATEGY
Operation Sindoor, launched on The operation significantly
7 May 2025, was India’s swift weakened terror infrastructure
and precise response to the and also damaged Pakistan’s
brutal Pahalgam terror attack radar and surveillance systems.
that claimed 26 innocent lives. In its aftermath, India fast-
This landmark military action tracked the launch of 52
demonstrated India’s ability to defence surveillance satellites
combat terrorism with both and enhanced counter-drone
A key aspect of Operation
courage and restraint. systems to secure its borders.
Sindoor was India’s remarkable
The mission was carried out restraint. No Pakistani military These measures underlined
with remarkable speed and bases were targeted, as the India’s determination to build
precision. Within just 23 mission focused solely on terror long-term resilience against
minutes, the Indian Armed organisations like Lashkar-e- future threats.
Forces destroyed nine terror- Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.
linked sites in Pakistan and This highlighted India’s intent to
Pakistan-occupied Jammu & fight terrorism without
Kashmir. Advanced escalating conflict with the
technologies, including cruise neighbouring state. By avoiding
missiles, precision-guided civilian and state infrastructure,
bombs, and loitering munitions, the operation reflected India’s
were deployed to ensure commitment to international
maximum impact with minimal norms. Its precision and
collateral damage. discipline drew global attention,
with many appreciating India’s Operation Sindoor was hailed as
maturity in safeguarding a turning point in India’s
sovereignty while exercising defence strategy. Prime
responsibility. Operation Minister Modi affirmed that
Sindoor thus balanced strength “there are no safe havens for
with restraint, making it clear enemies of India.” Beyond a
that India’s battle is against military success, it symbolised
terrorism alone and not against technological strength, unity,
any nation or its people. and India’s firm commitment to
peace and a terror-free society.
