One Nation, One Mission: How India Fought Back

Operation SINDOOR, launched in the early hours of May 7, 2025, in the immediate aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, is testament to the evolving operational doctrine. The operation represents a premeditated tri-services offensive whose orchestration of air, land, and cyber capabilities conveys that India will not tolerate acts of terror nor allow its sovereignty to be encroached upon.

Operation SINDOOR demonstrated how capable and robust India’s military is in defending the country from all sides—land, air, and sea. The Indian Army demonstrated its might not only to safeguard our land but also to strike back when necessary. Cooperating closely with the Air Force, the Army employed various forms of weapons, ranging from shoulder-fired missiles and light guns to missiles with a long range, to destroy drones and weapons. The Indian Army ensured that both the military and civilian zones stayed secure, which was a colossal demonstration of how joint capability, sound planning, and national will could thwart a country from threat.

Operation SINDOOR was an extraordinary demonstration of the long-term capability of India’s Army, Air Force, and Navy operating in synergy on land, in air and sea. The Indian Air Force (IAF) took an extensive part in applying surgical strikes on camps. The Border Security Force (BSF) also responded quickly and courageously at this time.

As a whole, Operation SINDOOR wasn’t merely a successful operation—it was a strong and clear message. It indicated that India is capable of executing powerful, well-planned attacks on every front when provoked to excess. This operation became a reality due to years of preparation, practice, and robust government backing in defence. India demonstrated that although they are peace- and diplomacy-loving people, they are not going to remain quiet during sustained attacks.