Operation Sindoor: India Strikes Back, Redefines Terror Response Against Pakistan

• Pahalgam terror attack (April 22, 2025) by Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 26 tourists, sparking nationwide outrage.
• India launched Operation Sindoor (May 7) targeting 9 terror camps in Pakistan/PoK, killing ~100 terrorists, including key facilities like Markaz Taiba.
• Pakistan escalated with border attacks; India retaliated with IAF strikes on 11 military installations, crippling 20% of PAF infrastructure.
• Pakistan sought a ceasefire (May 10), but India maintained pressure with diplomatic/economic actions like suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and halting trade.
• Operation Sindoor redefined India's deterrence strategy, demonstrating a decisive response to terror and reshaping regional dynamics.

Why It Matters: Operation Sindoor established India's firm stance against terror, reshaping regional deterrence.