New Delhi: In a decisive display of military precision and strategic clarity, senior officials from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force presented irrefutable evidence underscoring the success of Operation Sindoor. The operation, executed on May 7, was a carefully coordinated retaliatory strike targeting key terror infrastructure across the border.
At a high-level press briefing, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt. General Rajiv Ghai announced that more than 100 terrorists had been neutralized across nine major terror camps. Among the slain were high-profile militants Yousuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, and Mudassir Ahmed — figures deeply implicated in the Kandahar hijacking and the Pulwama terror attack.
Lt. Gen. Ghai emphasized that Operation Sindoor was not just a reaction, but a message — a mission with a sharply defined aim: to dismantle the machinery of terror at its roots. “This was not about escalation, but about justice,” he stated firmly, outlining that only terrorist operatives and infrastructures were targeted with surgical precision.
The operation reportedly inflicted severe damage not only on terror camps but also caused significant casualties among Pakistani armed forces, with estimates placing the number of dead soldiers between 35 and 40 over the span of May 7 to 10. The Indian military leadership stressed that these casualties were incidental to Pakistan's continued support of militant elements.
Military spokespersons reiterated that all Indian strikes were confined to terrorist bases, whether within Pakistan or in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The intent was clear: avoid civilian harm while delivering a devastating blow to those who perpetuate violence on Indian soil.
Visual and satellite data, reportedly shown during the briefing, confirmed the destruction of key camps and the presence of militant leaders at those locations. Intelligence inputs corroborated by real-time surveillance played a vital role in ensuring that targets were specific and precise.
This unprecedented clarity and coordination between the three branches of India’s armed forces was hailed as a turning point in India’s counterterrorism posture. Operation Sindoor, they said, was a reflection of a "new doctrine of resolve" — measured, targeted, and uncompromising.
The Indian military establishment also stated that any further provocation would be met with similar resolve, underlining that the country's security forces have full freedom to respond at a time and place of their choosing.
With Operation Sindoor, India has sent a stern and unmistakable message: terror will be confronted, and its architects will not be spared — regardless of which side of the border they reside.