– Destroyed nine camps linked to groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM).
– Major camps such as Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur confirmed as JeM headquarters were razed, killing multiple family members of Masood Azhar.
– Other destroyed sites included training grounds for attacks like pathankot air force base assault and the Mumbai terrorist attacks in 2008.
– Series of high-level meetings between PM Narendra Modi, Cabinet Committee on Security, tri-services chiefs, NSA Ajit Doval between April-May led to operational planning.
“operation sindoor” represents India’s continued stance against cross-border terrorism through strategic retaliation targeting terrorist infrastructures. It stands out for its precision-with no civilian casualties reported-and transparent evidence presentation during a press briefing led by women military officers. This demonstrates the evolving role of inclusivity within India’s defense leadership.
The operation carries significant implications, notably reinforcing India’s commitment to holding accountable those backing or organizing terror activities that harm its security interests.The coordination across various government segments signals robust operational readiness alongside political will. The identification and neutralization of specific targets potentially disrupt logistical chains crucial for groups such as JeM and LeT.
while this action underscores India’s capacity for counterterrorism measures within international norms by sparing civilians, questions around future cross-border dynamics with Pakistan may arise given previous retaliatory precedents like Balakot. Concurrent openness through presented footage could strengthen India’s case diplomatically amid global scrutiny regarding regional tensions.