{"id":11484,"date":"2025-05-11T23:47:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T18:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/?p=11484"},"modified":"2025-05-11T23:47:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T18:17:37","slug":"what-information-did-the-army-reveal-on-operation-sindoor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khabar18.jantabuletin.in\/?p=11484","title":{"rendered":"Operation Sindoor: What the Army Revealed\u2014100 Terrorists Eliminated, 5 Bravehearts Martyred, Blazing Warning to Pakistan!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/india\/indian-army-operation-sindoor-100-terrorists-killed-in-strike\/\">Operation Sindoor<\/a>: <\/strong>In a stunning show of military strength, India launched Operation Sindoor \u2014 a coordinated, pre-planned and high-intensity counterstrike across the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistani territory \u2014 to dismantle terror networks and issue a clear warning to Pakistan: <strong>\u201cWe are not bound by restraint when provoked.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within 72 hours of the Pahalgam terror massacre that claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians \u2014 including pilgrims and security forces \u2014 India\u2019s tri-services acted decisively. In the largest and most aggressive response since the 2019 Balakot strikes, Operation Sindoor targeted terror camps, training centers, radar bases, and communication hubs across the border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#who-spoke-at-the-historic-briefing\">Who Spoke at the Historic Briefing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#why-operation-sindoor-was-inevitable\">Why Operation Sindoor Was Inevitable<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ceasefire-broken-pakistans-gamble-failed\">Ceasefire Broken \u2014 Pakistan\u2019s Gamble Failed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#key-highlights-of-operation-sindoor\">Key Highlights of Operation Sindoor<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#weapons-used-officials-stay-tight-lipped\">Weapons Used? Officials Stay Tight-Lipped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#pakistans-retaliation-crushed-instantly\">Pakistan\u2019s Retaliation Crushed Instantly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#navys-silent-dominance-in-arabian-sea\">Navy\u2019s Silent Dominance in Arabian Sea<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#wave-two-the-counter-counterstrike\">Wave Two: The Counter-Counterstrike<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#five-indian-soldiers-martyred-nation-salutes-their-bravery\">Five Indian Soldiers Martyred \u2014 Nation Salutes Their Bravery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#indias-final-message-to-pakistan\">India\u2019s Final Message to Pakistan<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#global-reactions-pour-in\">Global Reactions Pour In<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#by-news-view-india-draws-a-red-line\">ByNews-View: India Draws a Red Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-spoke-at-the-historic-briefing\"><strong>Who Spoke at the Historic Briefing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A high-level tri-services press conference was held at <strong>6:30 PM on Sunday, May 11, 2025<\/strong>, lasting over 60 minutes. It featured:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai (Director General of Military Operations \u2013 DGMO)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod (Flag Officer, Indian Navy Operations)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Air Marshal Avdhesh Kumar Bharti (Deputy Chief, IAF Operations)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each officer gave an account of the scale, precision, intent, and outcomes of Operation Sindoor. All three services emphasized coordination and clarity of objective \u2014 neutralizing terror threats and protecting Indian civilian lives without seeking escalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>&#8220;Our target was terror, not the Pakistani state,&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> said Lt. Gen. Ghai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-operation-sindoor-was-inevitable\"><strong>Why Operation Sindoor Was Inevitable<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The trigger was the Pahalgam terror attack on May 6, 2025, carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives, with clear cross-border support. 26 pilgrims, including women and children, were gunned down in cold blood. Despite multiple warnings, Pakistan failed to act against terror groups operating openly on its soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian agencies traced the plot back to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bahawalpur and Muridke terror camps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinated support from Pakistani ISI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intercepted radio signals involving Pulwama attack planner and Kandahar hijack mastermind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why the Name \u2018Sindoor\u2019?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strategic experts note that the operation was likely named \u201c<strong>Sindoor<\/strong>\u201d to symbolize:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sacrifice of Indian mothers and wives<\/strong> (sindoor being a symbol of marriage and martyrdom)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Red hot retaliation<\/strong> against terror<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Holy resolve<\/strong> \u2014 a war not just of weapons, but of dharma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ceasefire-broken-pakistans-gamble-failed\"><strong>Ceasefire Broken \u2014 Pakistan\u2019s Gamble Failed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite a DGMO-level ceasefire agreement on May 10 (to take effect from 7 PM IST), Pakistan violated it within hours, firing at Indian positions and launching drone incursions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201cThey thought we would back off. We didn\u2019t,\u201d<\/em> said Air Marshal Bharti.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-highlights-of-operation-sindoor\"><strong>Key Highlights of Operation Sindoor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Metric<\/th><th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Start Date<\/strong><\/td><td>7 May 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Primary Objective<\/strong><\/td><td>Destroy 9 identified terror camps in PoK and Pakistan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Result<\/strong><\/td><td>100 terrorists killed, including top commanders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pakistani Army Casualties<\/strong><\/td><td>35\u201340 soldiers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Indian Martyrs<\/strong><\/td><td>5 soldiers, 1 officer from Para SF<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Major Targets Destroyed<\/strong><\/td><td>Muridke, Bahawalpur, Chaklala Airbase radar, Lahore naval post<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian Air Force used high-precision air-to-ground munitions, GPS-guided bombs, and stand-off missiles. Four air-launched weapons completely destroyed the Muridke camp, known to house LeT\u2019s command headquarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weapons-used-officials-stay-tight-lipped\"><strong>Weapons Used? Officials Stay Tight-Lipped<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The press conference was filled with tough questions. But the top brass chose <strong>strategic silence<\/strong> over media frenzy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Were Rafales or BrahMos used?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> \u201cNo comment. All pilots returned safely.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: How many enemy aircraft were intercepted?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> \u201cEnough. Details will be shared after operational debrief.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Were S-400 systems used in the defensive phase?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> \u201cAll systems functioned at 100%. No hostile projectile reached any Indian target.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials emphasized that India\u2019s missile defense shield was activated across Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu, ensuring zero casualties from Pakistan\u2019s retaliatory drone and missile efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pakistans-retaliation-crushed-instantly\"><strong>Pakistan\u2019s Retaliation Crushed Instantly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a desperate response, Pakistan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deployed <strong>16 drones and UAVs<\/strong> toward Jammu, Rajasthan and Punjab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launched <strong>low-intensity surface rockets<\/strong> toward LoC villages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempted a cyber-disruption in Kashmir\u2019s command grid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>India neutralized all attempts. Drones were shot down by Akash and SPYDER missile systems. One drone landed near a BSF post but caused no harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201cWe were ready. Pakistan\u2019s strategy failed even before it began,\u201d<\/em><\/strong> said Air Marshal Bharti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"navys-silent-dominance-in-arabian-sea\"><strong>Navy\u2019s Silent Dominance in Arabian Sea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Indian Navy<\/strong> deployed stealth frigates and P-8I reconnaissance aircraft across the Arabian Sea. All Pakistani naval movements were monitored in real time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201cTheir ships never left base. They were shadowed throughout,\u201d <\/em><\/strong><em>Vice Admiral Pramod stated.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Navy also carried out silent drills near the Gwadar-Karachi stretch, sending a strategic message to China, which is building naval infrastructure in that corridor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wave-two-the-counter-counterstrike\"><strong>Wave Two: The Counter-Counterstrike<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Pakistan violated the ceasefire post-Operation Sindoor, India launched Wave Two of precision strikes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Targeted air raids on Chaklala and Rahriyar Khan airbases<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Destruction of radar and SAM sites in Gujranwala, Lahore<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Suppression of command-and-control links feeding Bahawalpur camps<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s air dominance ensured zero IAF losses in both offensive and defensive operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201cWe never lost air superiority \u2014 not even for a second,\u201d Bharti confirmed.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"five-indian-soldiers-martyred-nation-salutes-their-bravery\"><strong>Five Indian Soldiers Martyred \u2014 Nation Salutes Their Bravery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the ground assault phase near Kel sector and Tangdhar, India lost:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 officer from Para SF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 infantry soldiers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 engineer in demolition ops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Their sacrifice led to the destruction of 3 major terror tunnels and arms caches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DGMO ended the briefing with a moment of silence and vowed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201cTheir blood will not go in vain. Their mission is our mission.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"indias-final-message-to-pakistan\"><strong>India\u2019s Final Message to Pakistan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>\u201cOur problem is not with Pakistan\u2019s Army. But if they shield terrorists, we will treat them the same.\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>\u2014 DGMO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Armed Forces conveyed to Pakistan\u2019s DGMO: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201cOne more drone. One more bullet. One more attack \u2014 and we will unleash a response 10 times stronger.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No more warning shots. The new Indian doctrine under Operation Sindoor is zero tolerance, maximum precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"global-reactions-pour-in\"><strong>Global Reactions Pour In<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>USA:<\/strong> &#8220;India has the right to defend its people.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>France:<\/strong> &#8220;India\u2019s restraint and precision are commendable.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>China:<\/strong> Silent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Russia:<\/strong> &#8220;We urge peace, but support India\u2019s anti-terror efforts.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UN:<\/strong> Called for de-escalation but refrained from condemning India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"by-news-view-india-draws-a-red-line\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">ByNews-View: <strong>India Draws a Red Line<\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Operation Sindoor is not just a military strike \u2014 it is a strategic declaration. The age of silent tolerance is over. The ceasefire, once sacred, will now be honored only if Pakistan stops weaponizing peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India has sent a loud message:<\/strong><br>Terrorism will be eradicated at source.<br>Ceasefire is not a shield for cowardice.<br>Every Indian life matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/india\/india-pak-ceasefire-deal-why-pakistan-surrendered-inside-story-with-facts\/\"><strong>India-Pak Ceasefire: Why Did Pakistan Surrender? Was India Really About to Strike Nuclear Targets? Full story with key facts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"gsp_post_data\" data-post_type=\"post\" data-cat=\"india\" data-modified=\"120\" data-title=\"Operation Sindoor: What the Army Revealed\u2014100 Terrorists Eliminated, 5 Bravehearts Martyred, Blazing Warning to Pakistan!\" data-home=\"https:\/\/khabar18.jantabuletin.in\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Operation Sindoor: In a stunning show of military strength, India launched Operation Sindoor \u2014 a coordinated, pre-planned and high-intensity counterstrike across the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistani territory \u2014 to dismantle terror networks and issue a clear warning to Pakistan: \u201cWe are not bound by restraint when provoked.\u201d Within 72 hours of the Pahalgam terror<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11485,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[96],"tags":[93,94,95,228,249,233,247,250,241,99],"class_list":{"0":"post-11484","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-india","8":"tag-bynews","9":"tag-bynews-special","10":"tag-bynewsindia","11":"tag-india-action-against-pakistan","12":"tag-india-crushes-pakistan","13":"tag-india-pakistan-tension","14":"tag-india-pakistan-war","15":"tag-india-pak-ceasefire","16":"tag-operation-sindoor","17":"tag-top-stories"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/khabar18.jantabuletin.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/khabar18.jantabuletin.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/khabar18.jantabuletin.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khabar18.jantabuletin.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khabar18.jantabuletin.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11484"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/khabar18.jantabuletin.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11484\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khabar18.jantabuletin.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11485"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/khabar18.jantabuletin.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khabar18.jantabuletin.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khabar18.jantabuletin.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}