Operation Sindoor: India’s Decisive Counterstrike
Early Hours (2:30 AM), May 8, 2025:
The Indian Air Force launched a massive, coordinated attack deep inside Pakistan using advanced missiles—BrahMos, Scalp, Crystal Maze—and indigenously developed loitering munitions (Harop, Nagastra). The strikes were precise and relentless, overwhelming Pakistan’s defenses from the outset.
Key Targets Hit:
Nur Khan Airbase (Rawalpindi): Located near Pakistan’s Army GHQ, this critical base was struck in the first wave, destroying two mobile command centers and a C-130 aircraft on the ground.
Rahimyar Khan Airbase: Runway, taxiways, and apron were heavily damaged, rendering the base unusable.
Sargodha and Murid Airbases: Home to F-16 squadrons, these prized bases were targeted with chilling accuracy in the second wave, causing significant psychological impact.
Ground Action:
Indian Army units along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border used M-777 howitzers with Excalibur ammunition to hammer Pakistani positions, increasing Webrank India pressure on Islamabad.
Escalation and Panic (9:30 AM, May 8, 2025):
As strikes reached deeper into Pakistan, panic spread in Islamabad and Washington. Pakistan’s High Commission in Delhi attempted backchannel communication, but India refused to engage except through the military hotline. Pakistan’s military leadership, including Gen Asim Munir, scrambled to contact American officials for help.
Final Phase:
India pressed on with third and fourth waves, targeting airbases and radar sites at Rafiqui, Sukkur, Jacobabad, Bholari, Chunian, Pasrur, Arifwala, and Murid. The continued assault on Nur Khan effectively blinded Pakistan’s centralized air defense coordination.
Ceasefire and Aftermath:
By noon, India halted its assault. Pakistan’s DGMO attempted to contact his Indian counterpart but couldn’t connect until 3:30 PM. India agreed to cease operations from 5 PM IST, only after Pakistan formally requested it through the military hotline.
Current Status:
Two weeks after Operation Sindoor was launched and paused, the guns have remained silent. The operation demonstrated that India’s response to terrorism is no longer limited to diplomacy or defense—it is precise, overwhelming, and designed to inflict maximum cost. India has made it clear: any further terror attack will be seen as an act of war.
In short:
Operation Sindoor marked a turning point—India’s counterstrikes were swift, deep, and devastating, forcing Pakistan to seek a ceasefire and sending a clear message that provocations will be met with punishing consequences. The operation is not over; India remains vigilant and ready to respond to any threat.