What after Operation Sindoor? Here's what Pakistan may do after India attacked terror launchpads
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Following India's precision strikes during ' Operation Sindoor', Pakistan's response is likely to be nominal, considering its constrained military, diplomatic and financial position, according to defence expert Brigadier (retd) Govind Sisodiya told ANI on Wednesday.According to Sisodiya, Operation Sindoor was anticipated and highlighted India's targeted approach, focusing exclusively on terrorist facilities. "The airstrike that took place was on an expected line, as India has conveyed it to the world and Pakistan that we will hit back strongly and we did that... We also took care that we didn't hit civilian areas or military targets. Now it is up to Pakistan how they take it. It will also be foolish for Pakistan if it strikes back," he stated."It is expected that Pakistan will retaliate but it will be a symbolic one to show their people that they have taken action... Pakistan is not in such a situation that it can fight India nor does it have that much strength. Be it in military power, diplomatic power or financial power," said Brigadier (retd) Sisodiya, who commanded NSG operations during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.He advised Pakistan to avoid further confrontation and collaborate with India by surrendering those responsible for the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and other terrorists."It will be in the interest of Pakistan not to pursue this further and cooperate with India... It will be good for Pakistan to return the accused of the 26/11 attacks and other terrorists... Otherwise, Pakistan will cease to exist," he stated.The former brigadier's observations follow the Indian Armed Forces ' successful strikes on nine terrorist locations using special precision munitions during Operation Sindoor, neutralising four targets in Pakistan, including Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Sialkot, and five in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), sources told ANI.The coordinated operation involved the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, including asset and troop deployment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly maintained continuous oversight of Operation Sindoor throughout the night.According to reports, India successfully hit all nine objectives. The Indian forces targeted specific locations housing senior Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) leadership involved in orchestrating terrorist activities in India.
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