Indian Army Chief General Anil Chauhan praises Operation Sindoor, stating it successfully targeted bases within Pakistan, breaching their defenses.
India Leaves a Stirring Impression in Operation Sindoor
India showcased its military muscle against Pakistan in the recent conflict, with the government announcing that bombs penetrated deep into Pakistani land, hitting essential enemy infrastructure like radar systems, control units, and airbases.
Meemansa Shehkawat
Updated : May 31, 2025, 04:41 PM IST
India left an indelible mark on Pakistan in the recent conflict, with the sound of its bombs echoing throughout enemy territory as airstrikes pierced through Pakistani defenses. The Indian military delivered precision blows to vital enemy infrastructure, such as radar systems, control units, and airbases, as per reports by Reuters and General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS).
This operation, known as Operation Sindoor, underlined India's military might and put Pakistan on the back foot. General Chauhan spoke eloquently about the strategic advantages India gained during the conflict while at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
"So what I can say is, on May 7 and the initial stages, there were losses, but the numbers and that's not important. What was important is why did these losses occur, and what will we do after that? So we rectified the tactics and then went back on seventh, eighth and 10th, and 10th in large numbers, to hit their bases deep inside Pakistan, penetrated all their defences with impunity, with scattered opposition strikes," Gen Chauhan was quoted by Reuters.
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Earlier, on May 11, the Director General Air Operations Air Marshal Bharti had said, "I can't comment about loss of Aircraft as we are in a combat scenario and losses are part of combat".
By May 10, Indian fighter jets, drones, and missiles had targeted 11 Pakistani air bases, including the Nur Khan airbase near the Pakistani capital Islamabad. Residents in the area were left awestruck by the sight of a 'new dawn' in the middle of the night, as India continue to demonstrate its relentless pursuit of justice after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Satellite imagery from various sources confirmed the precision of these strikes, showcasing India's superior tactics and technology. The operation demonstrated that large-scale counter-terrorism measures could be executed with surgical precision.
"There's a lot of space before that nuclear threshold is, you know, crossed, a lot of signalling before that. I think nothing like that happened. Over a period of time, as I said in a couple of other meetings that there's a lot of space for conventional operations, which has been created, and this will be the new norm," General Chauhan predicted.
Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's military dominance against Pakistan, using indigenous technologies such as BrahMos missiles and Akash missiles. Despite Pakistan's reliance on Chinese defense systems, they proved ineffective against India's offensive capabilities.
"Now that the satellite images for all the strikes that are available, not only through Indian media but from global sources, and you would have seen that most of the strikes were delivered with pinpoint accuracy, some even to a metre, to whatever was our selected mean point of impact," Gen Chauhan added.
The operation not only highlighted India's military superiority but also marked a significant strategic turning point, altering the dynamics of South Asian conflict. The state of hostilities ended on May 10 following the mutual understanding between the two powers, with India demonstrating its ability to carry out deep, accurate strikes on Pakistani soil.
Operation Sindoor will undoubtedly be remembered as a decisive moment in India-Pakistan relations to assert India's unwavering resolve against terrorism, its military prowess, and its commitment to the security and sovereignty of its citizens.
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Operation Sindoor: A Turning Point in India-Pakistan RelationsSurgical strikes against terror camps in Pakistan have been a part of India's counter-terror strategy for years. However, Operation Sindoor stands out as a major escalation in India's response to Pakistan-backed terrorism. While India continued to abide by international norms and stayed away from targeting Pakistani civilian infrastructure, the operation effectively disrupted anti-India terror activities in Pakistan.
Operation Sindoor targeted nine terror camps and support facilities in key hubs like Muridke and Bahawalpur, home to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. The operation demonstrated India's resolve to combat terrorism and protect its soil and citizens.
Analysts believe Operation Sindoor has significantly altered the security dynamics in South Asia by demonstrating India's ability to carry out deep precision strikes, further strengthening India's deterrence posture against Pakistan. Moreover, the operation underlined India's strategic capacity and technological prowess, as the Indian Air Force employed domestically developed systems such as BrahMos missiles, Akash missiles, and loitering munitions during the operation. The Indian military also demonstrated its ability to outmaneuver Pakistan's Chinese-supplied air defense systems effectively, highlighting a growing technological gap between the two nations.
The importance of Operation Sindoor goes beyond just a military operation. It showcases India's readiness and ability to respond swiftly and decisively to cross-border terrorism, further boosting the nation's morale and strengthening domestic support for its implications on national security. The operation may help India establish a new conventional threshold in South Asian conflict dynamics and serve as a deterrent against future terror attacks.
- India's dominance in the recent conflict was evident in various sectors, including Bollywood, where Indian films continued to top the box office despite the tense situation.
- Meanwhile, India registered a victory on the cricket field as well, with its national cricket team clinching the World Cup Trophy, serving as a source of national pride and unity in a time of global uncertainty.
