Trigger Incident
- April 22, 2025: Pakistan-backed terrorists attacked a village in Pahalgam, killing 26 civilians based on religious identity — an attempt to incite communal violence within India.
Mission Objectives
- Punish terrorists and planners
- Destroy terror infrastructure across the border
- Avoid escalation, maintain operational ethics and precision
Key Military Actions
- Precision Airstrikes:
- 9 terror camps destroyed in Pakistan and PoJK
- Over 100 terrorists killed (LeT, JeM, Hizbul)
- Deep strikes inside Punjab, Bahawalpur – even beyond LoC
- Indian Air Force bypassed Chinese air defense systems in 23 minutes using Rafales, SCALP & HAMMER missiles
- Eliminated High-Value Targets:
- Top terrorists neutralized: Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, Mudassir Ahmad
- Pakistan Airbases Targeted:
- 11 airbases struck (May 9–10), destroying 20% of Pakistan’s air assets
- Heavy losses at Bhoolari Airbase, including Squadron Leader Usman Yusuf
- Drones & UAV Intrusions Post-Ceasefire:
- Intercepted and neutralized by India’s Akashteer air defense system
Information Warfare
- Pakistan launched misinformation campaigns
- India responded with:
- Transparency and factual communication
- Counter-propaganda efforts
- Digital vigilance and public media literacy campaigns
Ceasefire
- Declared on 10 May, 5:00 PM IST
- Despite ceasefire, Pakistan violated terms via UAVs
- Indian commanders authorized for immediate retaliation upon any further violations
Non-Military Measures
- Termination of Indus Waters Treaty:
- Suspended until Pakistan abandons terrorism
- Impacts 80% of Pak’s agriculture, threatens food & water security, and may cripple industries
- Trade & Border Actions:
- Closed Attari-Wagah border
- Suspended all bilateral trade
- Banned Pakistani imports/exports, artists, and streaming content
- Diplomatic Sanctions:
- Reduced diplomatic staff in Pakistani High Commission from 55 to 30
- Declared defence advisors persona non grata
- Revoked SAARC Visa exemptions for Pakistanis
Strategic Outcomes
- New Strategic Doctrine:
- Terror attacks = acts of war
- No separation between terrorists and state sponsors
- Global Support: Widespread international backing for India’s response
- Narrative Control: India framed Kashmir issue as a counter-terrorism, not political issue
- Tri-service coordination: Army, Navy, Air Force operated with full synergy
Leadership & Clarity
- PM Narendra Modi:
- Directed the operation while on a diplomatic visit abroad
- Avoided emotional responses; focused on strategic unpredictability
- Earned bipartisan praise for restrained yet firm action
- Asserted: “Blood and water cannot flow together”
Key Achievements
- Exposed Pakistan’s weak air defense
- Dismantled terror ecosystem
- Inflicted military and economic costs without civilian casualties
- Set a precedent for bold and proportional responses to cross-border terrorism
Summary: PIB
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