Operation Details:
- Name of Operation: Operation Sindoor
- Objective: Target terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
- Execution:
- 24 precision strikes
- Across 9 different sites
- Conducted in just 25 minutes
- Time of action: Early hours of Wednesday
Relevance : GS 3(Defence)
Justification & Official Stand:
- Trigger: In response to the Pahalgam terror attack on Indian soil
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh: India exercised its right to respond
- Action taken with “precision, precaution, and compassion”
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri:
- Action was measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible
- Aimed at breaking the morale of terrorist groups
Target & Damage:
- Only terror camps and training infrastructure targeted
- No harm to civilian population
- No Pakistani military facilities targeted
- Ensured restraint and selectivity in target choice and execution
Preparedness & Anticipation:
- Indian air defence network: Placed on highest alert
- Prepared for any Pakistani counter-response
- Wing Commander Vyomika Singh: Forces ready to counter any misadventure
Conclusion:
- Indian Government: Reiterated commitment to hold Pahalgam attackers accountable
