Operation Sindoor, launched by the Indian Armed Forces, has been a major topic of discussion across news platforms, particularly on Firstpost and its related channels. The operation, executed on May 7, 2025, targeted terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people.
The Indian Army's Western Command released a video on social media platform X, showcasing the planning, training, and execution of Operation Sindoor. According to sources, the operation aimed to deliver a strong message to Pakistan, emphasizing that such acts of terrorism would not go unpunished. The strikes focused on dismantling terrorist infrastructure and disabling terrorists likely to be sent across to India.
India has officially detailed Operation Sindoor as a precision strike targeting nine terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The targets included key locations associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen. Specifically, Lashkar-E-Taiba's headquarters in Muridke and Jaish-E-Mohammad headquarters in Bahawalpur were struck. Indian authorities emphasized that no Pakistani military facilities or civilian areas were targeted, demonstrating restraint in the selection of targets and the method of execution.
Following India's operation, Pakistan responded with shelling across the Line of Control (LoC) and Jammu and Kashmir, along with drone attack attempts along the border areas. India retaliated with a coordinated attack, hitting radar systems, communication centers, and airfields at 11 airbases in Pakistan. Hostilities ceased on May 10, 2025, when both countries agreed to stop fighting.
Notably, Operation Sindoor saw the use of advanced technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets utilized AI for optimal strikes on terror pads deep inside Pakistan, while India's Air Defence System employed AI to track and shoot down projectiles fired by Pakistan. This makes India one of the first nations to deploy AI on the battlefield.
Furthermore, indigenous weapons played a crucial role in the operation. The Brahmos missile and Akash air defense system emerged as stars, showcasing India's growing capabilities in defense indigenization. The success of these homegrown weapons is expected to boost India's military export goals, with countries in Southeast Asia expressing interest in acquiring these systems.
In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India has allocated an additional ₹50000 crore for defense, signaling a commitment to further research and development in advanced capabilities and technology like AI.
