India unveils ‘Operation Sindoor’ after ceasefire, 100+ terrorists killed
Senior officers from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force jointly released the details of ‘Operation Sindoor’ at a press conference held on Sunday evening.
KATHMANDU: The Indian Army has given its first public statement on the operation since the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.
Senior officers from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force jointly released the details of ‘Operation Sindoor’ at a press conference held on Sunday evening.
Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), stated that the Indian Army conducted “precise and well-planned strikes” on nine identified terrorist hideouts.
“Over 100 terrorists were neutralized in the operation,” he said, naming high-profile militants Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, and Mudassir Ahmad among the dead.
According to Lt. Gen. Ghai, the eliminated militants were key figures involved in the infamous IC-814 hijacking case and the Pulwama terror attack.
He emphasized that the operation aimed to reinforce peace and ensure national security.
However, the DGMO accused the Pakistani military of violating the Line of Control (LoC) in retaliation. “Pakistan’s response escalated tensions, targeting civilian populations and religious sites,” Ghai said. “Numerous innocent lives were lost, entire villages were destroyed, and even places of worship, including gurdwaras, came under attack. This is deeply unfortunate.”
Air Marshal A.K. Bharti of the Air Force, Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod of the Navy, and Major General S.S. Sharad also spoke at the press briefing, presenting technical insights into the joint operation and reaffirming the Armed Forces’ commitment to defending the nation’s sovereignty.
Operation Sindoor, described as a multi-dimensional and coordinated effort by India’s tri-services, marks a significant escalation in the region following the recent ceasefire, raising concerns about renewed conflict in South Asia.
