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

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.