In the wake of the tragic Pahalgam massacre, where several tourists lost their lives in a brutal attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, a decisive military initiative aimed at dismantling terror infrastructure within Pakistan.
This operation commenced just after midnight on May 7, marking one of India's most significant responses to cross-border terrorism. The Indian military executed coordinated strikes targeting nine high-value terror sites across Pakistan, including key regions such as Muridke and Bahawalpur, known for housing major militant operations.
The day following the Pahalgam incident, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, a crucial 1960 agreement regulating water resource usage between India and Pakistan. In retaliation, Pakistan halted the 1972 Simla Agreement and other bilateral accords, accusing India of aggression and breaching international law.
Amidst escalating tensions, India fortified national security with emergency drills and heightened alerts along borders. While Pakistan attempted to retaliate with drone swarms and missile strikes, India's advanced air defense systems successfully neutralized these threats.
As violations of Indian airspace persisted, India conducted additional airstrikes, destroying 11 Pakistani airbases, including the strategically significant Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi and key sites in Rahim Yar Khan. Following several days of heightened conflict, Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations reached out to propose a ceasefire, which was promptly accepted. The formal agreement was announced by India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri shortly after.
In his first address after Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful statement, emphasizing that this operation, which resulted in the elimination of nearly 100 terrorists, is India’s unequivocal response to Pakistan-backed terrorism. He dedicated the mission to the families affected by terror and firmly declared that no territory supporting terrorism would be beyond India's reach. PM Modi underscored that nuclear threats will no longer deter India's actions, framing this resolute posture as the 'new normal' in India's approach to security. He confidently stated that Operation Sindoor was far from over and reaffirmed India’s commitment to responding to terrorism in a language that resonates with its adversaries.
