Operation Sindoor and Ceasefire: Pros and Cons and Future Prospects

The unprecedented terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, by the Pakistan-sponsored terrorists and the subsequent diplomatic strategic response by India as Operation Sindhur has reshaped and carved India's strategy against any act of terrorism as an act of war and to be dealt with zero tolerance, clubbed with immediate punitive diplomatic and military action to any depth and dimension even beyond the international border within the Pakistan without any fear of nuclear escalation by Pakistan.

- MAJ. GEN. J.K.S. PARIHAR

India has rightly exercised its right of military action under Article 51 of the United Nations charter, which accepts the right to act for self-defence in the face of armed attack.

India is now in the same leap as countries like the USA and Israel that have acted in the same manner against terrorism.

The operations Sindoor have established India's ability to launch swift, quick, decisive, lethal military operations with precision and accuracy.

It has demonstrated the agility and synergy among all stakeholders, including leadership, parliament, judiciary, civil establishment, security and intelligence agencies, and the best is the perfect coordination and integration in launching tri-service operations with utmost perfection.

The operation has further proved the superiority and great ability of the Indian Air Force to destroy the air defence system of Pakistan, piercing deep into their territory and successfully neutralizing the given targets like terrorist hideouts, headquarters, command and training centres, as well as a sensitive airbase.

India's counter-air defence mechanism including intelligence surveillance, radar, navigation, and counter-attack UAV and missiles proved their effectivity and precision.

The army and Navy have successfully managed the ground and marine time defence as well as extended constant necessary input and ensured full proof counter-defence mechanisms against any problem military threat by Pakistan.

On the other side, Pakistan has suffered major setbacks in protecting its aerial boundaries.

Pak air defence system, ground surveillance, and counter-attack mechanism demonstrated the most devastating and effective measures.

There is no doubt that war is not the ultimate solution for any international dispute or conflict.