Highlights of Operation Sindoor

• Objective: Retaliate against the Pahalgam attack, which resulted in the deaths of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen. Insights IAS
• Execution: A tri-service operation involving the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. The mission targeted nine terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). These included sites in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Sialkot, known hubs for Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)
• Tactics: Utilization of advanced weaponry such as Rafale jets equipped with SCALP missiles, AASM Hammer bombs, and Indo-Israeli SkyStriker loitering munitions. The operation was executed with surgical precision, completing its objectives in approximately 25 minutes.
• Outcome: Destruction of nine terrorist camps and elimination of over 100 terrorists, including key figures associated with past attacks on India.

• Civil Defense Drills: In the wake of Operation Sindoor, India conducted extensive civil defense mock drills across four border states—Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir—to enhance civilian readiness for potential wartime or terror threats.
• Tributes and Honors: Institutions like IIT-Kanpur held events to honor the bravery of India’s armed forces. The ‘Rashtra Pratham’ event emphasized the institute’s commitment to national service and collaboration with the military.
• Political Acknowledgment: Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted Operation Sindoor as a testament to the government’s firm stance on national security, emphasizing its role in showcasing India’s resolve against threats
• Public Sentiment: The operation garnered widespread public support, with rallies like the ‘Jai Hind’ rally in Indore celebrating the success of the mission and honoring the armed forces