Operation Sindoor: Justice is Served by the Indian Army

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The Kashmir conflict, ongoing since 1947, has fuelled multiple wars and skirmishes between India and Pakistan over the disputed region. On 22nd April 2025, a terror attack in Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir) killed 26 civilians who were predominantly Hindu tourists and was orchestrated by the Resistance Front, an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (a Pakistan-backed terror outfit). Both India and Pakistan engaged in military posturing, with Pakistan testing ballistic missiles on 3rd May and India conducting drills.

The attack on (mostly Hindu) tourists triggered a nation wide call for swift military action and the same was promptly delivered by the Indian Armed Forces during early hours on 7th May 2025, codenamed Operation Sindoor. This article is a general briefing about the India’s swift military operation against Pakistan followed by ongoing retaliatory attacks and ending with aftermath along with remarks containing public and international reactions.

Significance behind the Codename

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About the Author

Anirudh Phadke is the Founder, Publisher & Editor of The Viyug and The Phadke Journals. He is currently serving as a Member of the Board of Studies (BoS) for the Department of Defence & Strategic Studies at the Guru Nanak College (Autonomous). He previously worked for International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL).

Anirudh holds a Master of Science in Strategic Studies along with a Certificate in Terrorism Studies from S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He completed Bachelor’s degree in Defence & Strategic Studies from Guru Nanak College (Autonomous).

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