Update on Operation Sindoor: India's Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack
Indian Prime Minister Modi commends domestically produced weapons during discussion with the cabinet
India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, recently convened a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers, the first post-Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. The discussion centered around India's actions regarding Pakistan's alleged involvement in the disaster.
Operation Sindoor: A Closer Look
Operation Sindoor, initiated on May 7, 2025, was a bold move by India in response to the loss of 26 innocent lives in the Pahalgam terror attack. This operation deployed Rafale jets armed with SCALP missiles and AASM Hammer bombs, Su-30 MKI fighters, and loitering munitions. It targeted nine sites across Pakistani-administered Kashmir and the Punjab province of Pakistan, focusing on terrorist-linked structures like mosques and training camps, with both the Indian Army's artillery and the Indian Air Force (IAF) participating [1][3][5].
Outcomes and Casualties
The IAF claimed the destruction of significant Pakistani military assets, including six fighter jets, two surveillance aircraft, one C-130 transport aircraft, over ten armed drones, and several cruise missiles. Regrettably, nine Indian aircraft were also lost during the operation [4].
International Ramifications
Operation Sindoor offered a glimpse of India's evolving military strategy, exhibiting restraint and precision in the use of force. However, reports of Pakistani successes in air-to-air engagements created a skewed perception of the conflict's strategic context [3][5].
The Road Ahead
Operation Sindoor escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, with both nations engaging in border skirmishes. The operation culminated on May 10, 2025, following Pakistan's request for a ceasefire. The conflict serves as a reminder of the ongoing obstacles in South Asian deterrence and the intricate nature of managing such crises [4][5].
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[1] Operation Sindoor: India's Strategic Response to the Pahalgam Terror Attack, Foreign Policy Research Institute. Available at: https://www.fpri.org/article/2025/05/operation-sindoor-indias-strategic-response-to-the-pahalgam-terror-attack/ (Accessed: May 10, 2025)
[2] Operation Sindoor: A Bold Move or a Dangerous Escalation?, Geostrategy-Direct. Available at: https://www.geostrategy-direct.com/analysis/operation-sindoor-a-bold-move-or-a-dangerous-escalation (Accessed: May 10, 2025)
[3] Operation Sindoor: An Evaluation of India's Military Response, War on the Rocks. Available at: https://warontherocks.com/2025/05/operation-sindoor-an-evaluation-of-indias-military-response/ (Accessed: May 10, 2025)
[4] Operation Sindoor: The Latest in India-Pakistan Conflict, CNN. Available at: https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/10/asia/operation-sindoor-india-pakistan-intl-hnk/index.html (Accessed: May 10, 2025)
[5] Operation Sindoor: India's Strategic Response to Pakistan's Terror Activities, The Hindu. Available at: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/operation-sindoor-indias-strategic-response-to-pakistans-terror-activities/article31745579.ece (Accessed: May 10, 2025)
Politics around war-and-conflicts remain at the forefront as India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, continues to impact the general news landscape, with international implications and potential ramifications for the ongoing South Asian deterrence. Discussions about the operation's outcomes and the evolving military strategies of both India and Pakistan persist in light of the resulting casualties and border skirmishes.
