Murmu Hails Operation Sindoor as Proof of Tri-Service Jointness, Cites Momentum for Theatre Commands

Overview

• President Droupadi Murmu told National Defence College course members that Operation Sindoor showcased jointness and strategic foresight across the Army, Air Force and Navy.
• She said a calibrated tri-service response dismantled terror infrastructure across the Line of Control and deeper inside territories across the border.
• Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 after the Pahalgam attack and led to four days of intense exchanges that paused under an understanding on May 10.
• Murmu noted that promoting jointness began with the creation of the Department of Military Affairs with the Chief of Defence Staff as its secretary.
• She highlighted ongoing work toward Integrated Theatre Commands and Integrated Battle Groups to build a combat-ready force capable of multi-domain integrated operations.