A Glimpse into the Times: Operation Sindoor and Its Aftermath
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Expresses Support for India's Operation Sindoor, Deems It as "Justified"
In the heart of New Delhi. Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak boldly backs India, voicing approval for the country's military action, Operation Sindoor, against nine premeditated terrorist camps. These attacks were a firm response to the savage Pahalgam incident that claimed the lives of 26 innocent souls.
"Enough is enough!" echoed Sunak in a passionate post on X, as he condemned the heinous attack. Stressing the importance of righteousness, he declared, "No nation should tolerate life-taking terrorist attacks originating from soil dominated by another country."
Fast forward to May 7, 2025. The UK high-profile leader had already expressed his outrage over the Pahalgam massacre, describing it as a "barbarous" act that robbed young couples, children, and families of joy. He proclaimed the unwavering solidarity of the UK as they weep with India in sorrow and defiance.
The UK: Prepared to Mend Fences
UK Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, emerges as a peacemaker, heralding the UK's readiness to support both India and Pakistan in restoring harmony. In an interview with BBC radio, Reynolds asserted that the UK serves as a friend and ally to both Gulf nations, expressing a willingness to aid in the de-escalation process.
In the face of this international unrest, the British government's Foreign Office imposed a travel advisory, urging British citizens to avoid travelling within eight kilometres of the India-Pakistan border and 16 kilometres of the heavily fortified Line of Control, a disputed zone showcasing a de facto Kashmir border. The advisory further corresponded to a cautious recommendation against visiting the southwestern Balochistan province of Pakistan[2][4].
A Game of Strikes: India's Operation Sindoor
With a quick tempo, India retaliated with 24 missile strikes, targeting nine locations across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. These swift missions resulted in the annihilation of 70 terrorists and left another 60 wounded. The airstrikes were executed with precision in Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bahawalpur, Rawalakot, Chakswari, Bhimber, Neelum Valley, Jhelum, and Chakwa[4].
Though primarily a military retaliation, sources close to the Indian government implied that Operation Sindoor was meticulously planned and coordinated to guarantee minimal detection and maximize destruction[4].
Swiftly, Pakistan countered with unpredictable artillery bombardments and indiscriminate gunfire across the LoC, leading to the deaths of three civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch sector[4].
- Rishi Sunak, former UK Prime Minister, publicly supported India's military action, Operation Sindoor, against terrorists camps in Delhi in response to the Pahalgam incident in 2025, condemning it as a heinous attack.
- UK Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, advocated for reconciliation between India and Pakistan in 2025, stating the UK's readiness to support both countries in restoring peace, emphasizing their role as friends and allies to both Gulf nations.
- Operation Sindoor, India's military retaliation against terrorist camps in 2025, involved precision airstrikes targeting nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, resulting in the annihilation of 70 terrorists and 60 casualties.
- The UK Foreign Office issued a travel advisory in 2025, urging British citizens to avoid traveling near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control, a disputed zone, as well as the Balochistan province of Pakistan, due to ongoing war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice, and political instability.
