Aftermath of Operation Sindoor: A Turning Point in Counter-Terrorism Strategy

Operation Sindoor, a decisive and covert military operation conducted by Indian security forces in May' 2025, has left a significant mark on both domestic and regional security dynamics. Its profound aftermath gives a comprehensive insight of political, strategic, humanitarian, and psychological dimensions.

- MANMOHAN DHAR

Though details remain under wraps, Operation Sindoor is widely believed to have targeted a high-value terror network entrenched in the Jammu and Kashmir region. The operation was launched following a series of coordinated intelligence inputs suggesting imminent threats posed by cross-border insurgents with links to transnational terror outfits. Conducted jointly by the Indian Army, Special Forces, and intelligence agencies, the mission aimed to neutralize key terror operatives, dismantle logistics hubs, and send a deterrent message to foreign sponsors of militancy.

The name "Sindoor" a red powder symbolizing sacrifice and marital bond in Indian culture - was symbolically chosen to honour the innocent civilians who were brutally killed by the enemies of humanity and also to underline the sanctity of national integrity.