Background: Operation Sindoor was a retaliatory military operation launched by the Indian Armed Forces on May 7, 2025, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). It was a response to the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, including one Nepali national, mostly tourists. The operation aimed to neutralize terror camps linked to groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen, which were planning further attacks against India.
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Key Details of the Operation:
Execution: Conducted between 1:05 AM and 1:30 AM on May 7, 2025, the operation involved coordinated precision strikes by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force from Indian territory. High-precision weapons like SCALP cruise missiles, HAMMER precision-guided bombs, and loitering munitions were used to ensure minimal collateral damage.
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Targets: Nine terror camps were struck, with five in PoJK (e.g., Kotli, Muzaffarabad) and four in Pakistan’s Punjab province (e.g., Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sialkot). Notable targets included:
Abbas Terrorist Camp (Kotli, PoJK): A LeT nerve center for training suicide bombers, destroyed at 1:04 AM.
Gulpur Terrorist Camp (Kotli, PoJK): LeT control center for terrorism in J&K, destroyed at 1:08 AM.
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Mehmoona Joya Terrorist Camp (Sialkot): Hizbul Mujahideen training center, destroyed at 1:11 AM.
Camps linked to 2008 Mumbai attack perpetrators like Ajmal Kasab and David Headley were also destroyed.
Outcome: Indian officials reported all nine targets were successfully destroyed, with an estimated 100 terrorists killed, including high-value targets like Kandahar hijack mastermind Abdul Rauf Azhar. No Pakistani military or civilian infrastructure was targeted, emphasizing a non-escalatory approach. Satellite imagery confirmed extensive damage to terror camps in Bahawalpur and Muridke.
Indian Drone Defense Systems in Action:
During Operation Sindoor and subsequent Pakistani retaliation, India’s drone defense systems played a critical role:
- S-400 Sudarshan Chakra: Deployed in Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, it intercepted multiple Pakistani drones and missiles targeting 15 Indian military sites, including Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, on May 8-9, 2025.
- Integrated Counter-UAS Grid (ICUG): Neutralized over 50 Pakistani swarm drones in Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot using L-70 guns, Zu-23mm, Schilka systems, and advanced counter-UAS equipment.
- D4 Counter Drone System (DRDO & BEL): Detected and jammed drones along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB), preventing incursions.
- Indrajaal (Grene Robotics): Provided AI-driven, wide-area surveillance and neutralization, critical for countering low-RCS drones in border areas
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A reported Pakistani Air Force jet was shot down by Indian air defense systems in Pathankot, though official confirmation is pending. Two Pakistani drones were also downed in Naushera.
Pakistani Response:
Pakistan retaliated with drone and missile attacks on May 8-9, 2025, targeting Indian military and civilian sites along the western border, including Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur. These were largely thwarted by Indian air defenses.
Cross-border shelling in Poonch, Rajouri, Kupwara, and Uri killed 12 civilians and one Indian soldier, injuring several others. Pakistan claimed 26-31 deaths and 46 injuries from Indian strikes, alleging civilian targets like mosques were hit, which India denied.
Pakistan’s military reported 24 Indian strikes across six locations, claiming to have shot down Indian aircraft, though these claims remain unverified.
Domestic and International Reactions:
India: Political leaders across parties, including Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, and Asaduddin Owaisi, lauded the operation. PM Narendra Modi monitored it closely, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised its precision. Nationwide security drills, blackouts, and airport closures (21-25 airports until May 10) were enforced.
International: The US, UK, Russia, and EU condemned the Pahalgam attack but urged de-escalation. US President Donald Trump called the clashes a “shame” and hoped for a quick resolution. The UN and Qatar called for restraint. India briefed UNSC members and allies like the US, UK, and Saudi Arabia, emphasizing its restrained approach
Pakistan: Condemned the strikes as an “act of war,” with its military spokesperson alleging civilian casualties. Pakistan closed its airspace for commercial flights at Lahore and Islamabad.
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Current Status (May 9, 2025):
Tensions remain high, with explosions reported near the LoC in Poonch and Rajouri on May 9 morning. The BSF foiled an infiltration bid in Samba on May 8 night.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs reiterated a non-escalatory stance, stating the choice for de-escalation lies with Pakistan, which initiated hostilities via the Pahalgam attack.
The Indian Army empowered its Chief of Army Staff to mobilize the Territorial Army for national security until February 2028.
Security measures, including blackouts, sirens, and heightened airport security, continue in border states like J&K, Punjab, and Rajasthan.
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Significance:
Operation Sindoor marks India’s deepest military strikes in Pakistan since 1971, showcasing advanced drone defense and missile capabilities.
The operation’s name, “Sindoor,” symbolizes justice for the Pahalgam victims, particularly widows, reflecting a personal tribute rather than aggressive posturing.
India’s use of drone defense systems like S-400, D4, and Indrajaal highlights its robust counter-UAS capabilities, effectively neutralizing Pakistan’s retaliatory drone swarm attacks.
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