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IAF Chief, CDS Cast Operation Sindoor as New Multi‑Domain Warfare and Defend Rapid Ceasefire

India’s Air Force chief said the four‑day campaign ended upon meeting anti‑terror goals to avoid the costs of a longer war.

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The operation was conducted by the Indian army and the Jammu and Kashmir police.
The satellite image shows Markaz Taiba following airstrikes by India in Pakistan's Muridke on May 7 under Operation Sindoor.
Srinagar: Security personnel stand guard near the site of the encounter during Operation Mahadev, launched by Indian armed forces in the Lidwas area amid fierce exchanges with suspected terrorists (Photo: IANS)

Overview

  • Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan said the operation spanned land, air, sea, electromagnetic space and cyber, with initial strikes at 1–1:30 a.m. on May 7 to reduce civilian risk.
  • Air Chief Marshal AP Singh argued conflict termination after four days preserved readiness and the economy once objectives were achieved.
  • Military leaders said nine terrorist launch pads were struck and over 100 militants were neutralised, with Pakistan’s radars, control centres, hangars and aircraft suffering significant damage.
  • Officials highlighted joint planning across services, extensive use of long‑range precision and indigenous weapons, and the S‑400 system’s role in constraining Pakistani operations.
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the campaign’s execution, and the Tripura assembly passed a resolution praising the prime minister’s leadership and the armed forces.