Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India has only paused military actions against Pakistan, warning that future steps depend on Islamabad’s conduct. The ceasefire remains fragile after Pakistan violated it hours after implementation.
Operation Sindoor marks a significant escalation in India’s counter-terrorism strategy, as the country launched targeted precision strikes at nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. This decisive action was taken in response to the brutal Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. Through Operation Sindoor, India aims to dismantle cross-border terror networks without escalating to full-scale war, showcasing the nation’s firm commitment to national security.
Experts suggest India has multiple non-military options to punish Pakistan for Pahalgam attack – from suspending Indus Waters Treaty to supporting Baloch insurgents – without risking nuclear escalation through direct war.
As India-Pakistan tensions peak post-Pahalgam attack, security experts warn of uncontrolled escalation risks, nuclear consequences, and examine Russia’s reliability as an ally in potential conflicts with China.
Indian intelligence has identified a key Lashkar-e-Taiba training camp in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir through satellite imagery, believed to be involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26. The camp shows signs of Pakistani military support.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Indians across religions are united after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 25 tourists and a local. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have pledged support for the government’s response. Singh promised strong action against the attackers and their handlers.
India’s visa cancellation order after the Pahalgam terror attack has led to 786 Pakistanis, including diplomats, departing India, while 1,465 Indians have returned from Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah border.