Subhechcha Ganguly 
On May 7, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, a swift and precise military action targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation destroyed nine terror camps in retaliation for the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives.
According to an unnamed official cited by NDTV, the Indian Army destroyed 13 enemy posts (bunkers) in just three minutes during the operation after Pakistani forces fired mortar bombs at Indian positions on the night of May 6-7. An Indian Army colonel detailed, “Within three minutes of receiving enemy fire, our forces executed a pre-coordinated fire plan that demolished 13 enemy posts. Every soldier was prepared, knew their orders, and executed the plan flawlessly to inflict maximum damage.”
The colonel further warned that the enemy’s miscalculation had been severely punished and that such acts would be deterred in the future. The Indian armed forces remain on high alert against any further aggression or ceasefire violations from Pakistan.
Operation Sindoor was launched as a direct response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba. The military engagement led to four days of heightened conflict between India and Pakistan, ending with a ceasefire agreement on May 10.
In the wake of these events, India plans to send multiple all-party delegations abroad to communicate its firm stance on terrorism and seek international support against such cross-border attacks.
The Indian government’s ‘zero-tolerance’ policy on terrorism remains unwavering as the nation strengthens its resolve to protect its citizens and sovereignty.
