According to high-level Indian government sources, Pakistan has faced a comprehensive defeat in every phase of its recent conflict with India, especially following the launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7. This decisive military response was prompted by the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians and was attributed to Pakistan-based terror outfits. Over the following days, India executed a series of coordinated, multi-domain strikes across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), achieving a combination of military, political, and psychological objectives.
Officials emphasized that Pakistan was outmatched at every level—technically, militarily, and strategically. They noted that Pakistan failed to counter Indian precision attacks effectively and was left reeling after key infrastructure, such as the runways of Rahim Yar Khan and the Nur Khan airbase, were significantly damaged. Indian strikes also targeted ISI-linked terror headquarters in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Muzaffarabad, signaling a shift from targeting small terror camps to core command-and-control centers.
India reportedly used carefully selected tactics, weapons, and methods to maximize impact while avoiding collateral damage, according to sources. The operation was not only a show of military capability but also a strategic maneuver aimed at delivering a clear message of deterrence—"No one is safe," as a source bluntly stated. This, they added, was part of the “new normal”: if terror attacks continue, India will respond with calibrated, overwhelming force.
The psychological and diplomatic messaging was just as forceful. India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, a long-standing agreement governing shared river resources, effectively tying water diplomacy to cross-border terrorism. This move adds economic and geopolitical pressure on Pakistan while signaling India’s readiness to revise traditional rules of engagement in the face of repeated provocations.
The government hailed Operation Sindoor as a strategic success on three fronts:
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Militarily, it destroyed high-value terror infrastructure.
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Politically, it redrew diplomatic lines by challenging Pakistan on international commitments.
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Psychologically, it shifted the deterrence paradigm, with India showcasing its willingness to strike deep inside Pakistani territory.
Overall, the operation underscores a new phase in India’s counterterror doctrine, one defined by swift, high-impact retaliation, regional signaling, and multi-layered strategic planning.
