Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has stated that Operation Sindoor, India's military offensive launched on May 7, 2025, in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, continued for a longer duration than the widely believed three days. The Army Chief made these remarks at a book launch event in New Delhi. The book, titled 'Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of India's Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan,' is written by former Army officer, Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (retd).

General Dwivedi highlighted that the conflict with Pakistan extended beyond the cessation of hostilities announced on May 10, involving crucial decisions and continuous strategic discussions. He noted that it was too early to assess the full impact of Operation Sindoor along the Line of Control, emphasizing that Pakistan-backed terrorism has not ended and infiltration attempts continue. "It is too early to comment on the effect of Operation Sindoor on the LOC situation as it has not been that long since it ended. Has state-sponsored terrorism ended? I don't think so, because infiltration attempts are still happening on LOC. And we all know how many terrorists have been killed and how many of them have escaped,” General Dwivedi said.

Operation Sindoor was launched after a terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, near Pahalgam in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the death of 26 civilians, mostly Hindu tourists. India accused Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism, a charge Pakistan denied. The Indian Army's retaliatory action was based on meticulous planning and an intelligence-led approach, with efforts made to minimize collateral damage and avoid civilian harm.

The operation involved missile strikes on alleged terrorist infrastructure facilities of Pakistan-based militant groups, such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir. Pakistan claimed that the Indian strikes hit civilian areas, including mosques, and resulted in civilian casualties. Following these strikes, there were reports of border skirmishes and drone strikes between the two countries. Pakistan retaliated with mortar shelling on Jammu, causing civilian casualties and damaging homes and religious sites.

General Dwivedi underscored the importance of synergy among the armed forces during Operation Sindoor, describing the Indian Army's coordinated movements as a “rhythmic wave”. He also addressed the subject of theaterisation -- the integration of the three services -- emphasizing that a unified command structure is critical in modern warfare, where multiple agencies are involved.

Operation Sindoor showcased a calibrated, tri-services response that embodied precision, professionalism, and purpose. The Indian Air Force played a crucial role in delivering precision strikes against terror infrastructure. The Border Security Force (BSF) also played a critical role in thwarting a major infiltration attempt along the International Border in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Some analysts have described Operation Sindoor as a revival of Gupta Karya, an ancient philosophy of covert action, to counter cross-border terrorism with modern precision and ambiguity. The operation reflected India's resolve, strategic clarity, and a whole-of-nation approach.