Operation Sindoor: A Strategic Success in India's Fight Against Terrorism

Operation Sindoor, conducted by the Indian Army, achieved its main goals by targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The operation avoided a prolonged conflict to prevent economic damage. Defense experts emphasized its strategic success and parallels were drawn with global conflicts to highlight its precision and restraint.

Operation Sindoor, launched earlier this year, has been deemed a success by military analysts for achieving its primary objectives. The operation, which focused on dismantling terror infrastructure in Pakistan, was paused to avert a prolonged conflict that could harm the domestic economy, leading experts revealed on Sunday.

At an event at IIT-Madras, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi provided a detailed overview of the operation, employing chess and cricket metaphors to explain the strategic nuances. Launched in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, the initiative led to a brief four-day military confrontation between India and Pakistan, which concluded through bilateral coordination on May 10.

Lt Gen Shankar Prasad (retd) emphasized that Operation Sindoor successfully delivered a message to terror sponsors without escalating into a larger conflict that could damage India's growing economy. Defense specialists pointed to ongoing global conflicts to underscore the operation's strategic precision, marking a doctrinal evolution in India's military strategy.

(With inputs from agencies.)