Key aspects and outcomes of Operation Sindoor
What India achieve in Operation Sindoor.

Purpose: The primary objective was to punish the perpetrators and planners of terrorism, destroy terror infrastructure across the border, and signal India's "zero-tolerance" policy on terrorism. It aimed to impose material costs on terrorist capabilities and the Pakistan military-terrorist nexus.
Scope: The operation involved coordinated strikes on nine identified terror camps and training sites, including major hubs linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Muridke.
Tactics: Indian forces used precision munitions and real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) to conduct focused, measured, and non-escalatory strikes. The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted precision strikes, and the Indian Army's indigenous 'Akashteer' system played a crucial role in neutralizing Pakistani drones.
Outcomes:
* Destruction of Terror Infrastructure: India successfully destroyed nine major terror launchpads, reportedly killing over 100 terrorists.
* Deterrence and Redefinition of Strategy: Operation Sindoor is seen as a significant shift in India's approach to cross-border terrorism, establishing a "new normal" where military responses against terrorism are prioritized. It aimed to recalibrate deterrence through cost-imposition in the physical and cognitive domains of the adversary.
* Military Superiority: The operation demonstrated India's military superiority and technical capabilities, particularly in air defense and precision strikes.
* Escalation Management: While initially targeting terrorist infrastructure, Pakistan responded with drone incursions and firing across the Line of Control (LoC). India then escalated by targeting high-value Pakistani military assets, including air radars and air force bases. A ceasefire was eventually reached after four days of conflict.
* Diplomatic Outreach: Following Operation Sindoor, India initiated a global diplomatic outreach program to brief world powers on the operation and expose Pakistan's links to terrorism.
* Economic and Cultural Measures: India also took measures like suspending the Indus Waters Treaty (in abeyance), closing the Attari-Wagah border, banning bilateral trade with Pakistan, and imposing a total ban on Pakistani artists and cultural exchanges.
Operation Sindoor has been widely hailed by international defense experts as a decisive military victory for India, demonstrating its evolving doctrine of punitive deterrence and its commitment to technological self-reliance in military operations.
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