Thank you for sharing the detailed report on Operation Sindoor, which clearly marks a watershed moment in India’s military history. Here's a concise summary of the five standout reasons why this operation is being viewed as India's most significant cross-border military action since the 1971 war:
1. Deep Strikes into Pakistan’s Punjab Province
For the first time since 1971, Indian forces struck deep inside Pakistan’s Punjab province, including Bahawalpur, Sialkot, and Sheikhupura. These areas are:
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The heartland of Pakistan's political-military establishment
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Strongholds of major terror outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)
Notably, Bahawalpur is home to JeM chief Masood Azhar and a major Pakistani Army regimental center.
2. Strategic Destruction Across a Vast Geographical Spread
Nine major terror sites were targeted across:
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Pakistan’s Punjab (Bahawalpur, Sialkot, Sheikhupura, Lahore outskirts)
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Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bhimber, Bagh, Gulpur)
This 970 km operational span dismantled key logistics hubs and training camps of JeM, LeT, and Hizbul Mujahideen—some of which were linked to past attacks like Pulwama (2019) and Mumbai (2008).
3. Unprecedented Coordination and Speed
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Nine terror sites struck in just 25 minutes
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Coordinated by all three branches of the Indian Armed Forces
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Used advanced weapons like SCALP cruise missiles and Hammer Smart Bombs
This showcases the Indian military’s ability to execute fast, precise, and multi-pronged strikes deep into enemy territory without escalating into full-blown war.
4. High Terrorist Casualty: Around 80 Killed
The operation reportedly eliminated:
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~80 terrorists
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Top JeM operatives, including family members of Masood Azhar
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Key handlers behind the Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 Indians
Pakistan has acknowledged civilian casualties, but Indian intelligence claims most of the dead were active militants.
5. Multi-Group Targeting: JeM, LeT, Hizbul
Unlike earlier retaliatory strikes that focused on one group, Operation Sindoor struck terror infrastructure of multiple groups, namely:
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JeM (Pulwama attack)
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LeT (Mumbai attacks)
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Hizbul Mujahideen (J&K insurgency operations)
This was not just retaliation—it was a systemic dismantling of Pakistan’s proxy war infrastructure.
Final Word
Operation Sindoor wasn’t just a military strike. It was a statement—a demonstration of India’s strategic resolve, military reach, and refusal to accept state-sponsored terrorism. By avoiding Pakistani military targets, the operation also maintained a non-escalatory posture, earning global attention for its precision and restraint.
