Bairaj Chawalgami
Operation Sindoor was the appropriate and decisive response to the brutal Pahalgam massacre of April 22, 2025, in which 26 innocent tourists lost their lives to a horrific act of terrorism. In retaliation, the Indian Armed Forces carried out a precise and strategic strike on terrorist infrastructure spread across nine key sites in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) and within Pakistan. The operation reportedly resulted in the destruction of multiple terror training camps and the elimination of over 100 terrorists, sending a powerful message not just to Pakistan but to the entire world. This mission was more than just military action-it was a bold statement that India will not tolerate terrorism in any form. It showcased India’s zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism and emphasized that no ideological or political justification can ever legitimize terror. Terrorism must be eradicated, not just to protect national integrity, but to safeguard global humanity. Operation Sindoor exemplified this resolve. The pertinent question that follows is whether Operation Sindoor was a success. The answer is a resounding yes. The Indian defence forces successfully executed the mission with precision and professionalism, wiping out major terrorist training centres and infrastructure. The operation highlighted the unmatched bravery, skill, and tactical excellence of our armed forces.
Operation Sindoor was a total success and it destroyed hideouts of terrorists and killed more than 100 terrorists and Pakistan was given a loud and clear message that terrorism is not acceptable at all and at any cost. Operation Sindoor was a befitting reply and response to the forces of mayhem and doom and it is hoped that the Pakistan will not dare to regroup terrorists again. But the record of Pakistan makes one to believe that she will perhaps not mend her ways and will continue to sponsor and transport terrorists to India. We are very proud of the heroic deeds and precision attacks on the terrorist infrastructure in POJK and Pakistan and avenging the Pahalgam massacre by destroying terrorist infrastructure and killing of over 100 terrorists including the family members of Hafiz Sayeed. However two terrorists heads such as Hafiz Sayeed and Azhar Mahmood are safe and now they should be on the hit list of our army.
Op Sindoor has been widely regarded as a success, with international experts praising its precision and effectiveness in dismantling terror threats. Operation which began on May 7, 2025, in response to a terror attack in Pahalgam, aimed to neutralise terror launch pads and demonstrate India’s resolve against cross-border terrorism. The success of Operation Sindoor can be given in the following way:-
- Elimination of terror camps: – India successfully destroyed nine major launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir [POJK] ,targeting outfits like LeT and JeM as well as HM.
- Precision Strikes:- The operation involved deep strikes into Pakistan including areas like Punjab province and Bhawalpur, showing India’s willingness to target terror activities regardless of location.
- Neutralisation of Hostile Technologies:- The Indian Air Force successfully bypassed and Jammed Pakistan’s Chinese supplied air defence systems, highlighting India’s technological capabilities and demonstrating that its systems could be neutralised by Indian systems.
- Effective use of Technology :- The operation used drones ,Akash missiles, and an integrated Air Command and Control System-IACCS ,which were crucial in achieving success.
- Reaffirmation of Regional Dominance:- Operation Sindoor reaffirmed India’s position as a dominant force in the region and sent a clear message that cross-border terrorism would not be tolerated.
- Calibrated response:- The operation was a calibrated response to the ongoing aggression and exhibited India’s willingness to use military force when necessary.
- Demonstration of Inter-Services Cooperation:- The operation highlighted the successful collaboration between the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- International Support:- Operation Sindoor has been widely praised by the international experts, who see it as a necessary and long-overdue response to Pakistan’s failed state and terror incubator status.
To be brief it can be outlined that Operation Sindoor was successful because it led to the elimination of nine terror camps successfully. It was based on cross -border precision strikes. India redefined the rules of engagement ,striking deep into the Pakistan’s heartland. Operation Sindoor drew a new red-line-if terror is state police, it will be met with a visible and forceful response.
This marked a shift from deterrence to direct action. India rejected the artificial separation between terrorists and their backers, striking both simultaneously.
Operation Sindoor avenged and revenged the 22 April massacre within 22 minutes and inflicted maximum, damage to terror launchpads in POJK and Pakistan.
Those who decimated Sindoor of our sisters were mixed with the dust and thus justice was delivered to those who died in Pahalgam attack.
The results of Operation Sindoor speak volumes about its impact. Nine terror camps were eliminated. India successfully destroyed nine major terror launchpads in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, targeting LeT, JeM and HM. Operation Sindoor has not only avenged the Pahalgam attack but also redefined the rules of engagement in counter-terrorism.
The genesis of Operation Sindoor can be best understood in the many years of terrorist provocation from the failed rogue state of Pakistan but more specifically it is a direct response to the Pahalgam terror attack that took place on April 22,2025 claiming 26 civilian lives. This lethal and barbaric terrorist act was the deadliest India had seen on civilians since the 2008 Mumbai attack and it acquired a very strong response.
Operation Sindoor was precisely that response and it has worked superbly.
By targeting the terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and POJK and achieving military, political and psychological objectives with great precision and power, India has sent a very strong and clear message to not just Pakistan but all those powers that enable Pakistan. Its success was the consequence of careful planning, advanced tech, military coordination, and a bold demonstration of India’s zero tolerance of terrorism. It is this zero tolerance to terrorism which is hailed as something the rest of the world should both recognise and support.
India is fighting for us all and Western powers should not be afraid to hail Indian success. Some people were surprised by Operation Sindoor’s overwhelming military success but they should realise that India is fast becoming as global military superpower and Operation Sindoor has only further underlined that conclusion. The operation targeted nine terrorist camps across Pakistan, wiping critical infrastructure and eliminating over 100 terrorists. The Indian armed forces under the leadership of veteran commanders, employed a powerful combination of air strikes, drone warfare, ground intelligence to ensure maximum impact with minimal collateral damage. Another thing the world should appreciate is the operation’s non-escalatory approach. India was focussed and restrained, neutralising Pakistan’s attempts to target civilian areas with drones and missiles, ,all of which were intercepted. This demonstrated not only India’s offensive capabilities but also its robust defence systems which played a critical role in thwarting retaliatory strikes. It is the surgical nature of the Indian strikes and the effectiveness of the defence capabilities that struck the biggest blow. To cut a long story short, Operation Sindoor was a total and complete success and Pak Propaganda should not be allowed to belittle the success of the Operation Sindoor.
