Operation Sindoor is a precise, non-escalatory military action by the Indian Armed Forces targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, it underscores India’s commitment to holding perpetrators accountable while avoiding engagement with Pakistani military assets.
Government of India Stands on Operation Sindoor
- On April 22, 2025, Pakistan-based terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba brutally attacked Indian tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, killing 26 civilians, including one Nepali national.
- Marked by deliberate barbarity and aimed at spreading fear and disrupting the region’s growing tourism-driven economy, this was the deadliest civilian attack in India since 26/11.
- The group claiming responsibility, The Resistance Front (TRF), is a known front for Lashkar-e-Taiba.
- Despite prior intelligence warnings and international reporting by India, Pakistan took no meaningful action against terror infrastructure on its soil.
- In response, and after continued monitoring of imminent threats, India launched Operation Sindoor, a focused, non-escalatory military strike on May 7, 2025.
- Nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir were targeted, all linked to planning and supporting attacks against India.
- Operation Sindoor was carefully executed to avoid Pakistani military assets and civilian casualties, demonstrating India’s responsible approach.
- These actions aim to dismantle terror infrastructure, deter future attacks, and bring perpetrators of the Pahalgam massacre to justice.
- The operation aligns with the UN Security Council’s call to hold terrorists and their sponsors accountable, reinforcing India’s commitment to security, justice, and regional stability.
Previous Other Operations Conducted by the Government to Fight against Terrorism
- India has conducted several significant operations to combat terrorism.
- Operation Vijay (1999) pushed back Pakistani intruders during the Kargil War.
- Operation Parakram (2001–2002) involved large-scale troop mobilization after the Parliament attack.
- Operation Ginger (2011) was a covert cross-border raid along the LoC.
- Surgical Strikes (2016) targeted terror launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the Uri attack.
- Balakot Air Strikes (2019) hit a major Jaish-e-Mohammad training camp in Pakistan after the Pulwama attack.
- These operations demonstrate India’s evolving counter-terrorism strategy—balancing military precision, strategic restraint, and diplomatic messaging to safeguard national security and uphold its zero-tolerance stance on terrorism.
Conclusion
Operation Sindoor reflects India’s firm resolve to combat terrorism by targeting only terrorist infrastructure with precision and restraint, avoiding escalation. It sends a clear message that attacks against Indian citizens will not go unanswered, and those responsible will be held accountable through focused and responsible military action.
Sources:
- PIB
- Ministry of External Affairs
- The Hindu
- Indian Express
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