What is Operation Sindoor?

Answer: Operation Sindoor is a tri-service military operation launched by India on 7th May 2025, in response to a brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 civilians, including Indian and Nepali nationals, were killed. India used its Army, Navy, and Air Force to strike nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, targeting groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. The operation sent a strong message against cross-border terrorism.

Complete Answer:

Operation Sindoor is a major military action carried out by India, which lasted from 1:05 AM to 1:30 AM on 7 May 2025, about 15 days after a terrible terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on 22nd April 2025. In that attack, 26 innocent people including Hindu pilgrims and a Nepali tourist were killed by terrorists. This brutal act shocked the entire country and led to a strong response from the Indian government.

India launched Operation Sindoor to take revenge and destroy terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation was named “Sindoor” as a tribute to the women who lost their husbands in the attack. Sindoor is the red powder worn by married Hindu women and symbolised the pain of those who lost their life partners.

This was a tri-service operation, which means all three parts of India’s defence forces – the Army, Air Force, and Navy – worked together. The Indian Air Force played the main role by using Rafale fighter jets and drones to strike 9 terrorist camps in cities like Bahawalpur, Muridke, Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and others. These camps were used by groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

In just 25 minutes, India fired 24 missiles and destroyed all 9 terror camps. Around 70 terrorists were killed. The Army stayed alert on the LoC, and the Navy stayed ready in the Arabian Sea.

The world reacted with support. Countries like the USA, France, and Russia backed India’s right to self-defence. The United Nations condemned terrorism and asked for peace.

Operation Sindoor sent a clear message: India will not tolerate terrorism. It showed the strength and unity of our armed forces and honoured the innocent lives lost in Pahalgam.

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