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7 days ago
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How Indian Army designed the famous Operation Sindoor logo
Operation Sindoor and its logo have made a lasting impression. It is not something Indians will easily forget. But who came up with the design? read more India's 'Operation Sindoor' has become a stamp of pride. In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian forces destroyed terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Now, days after India's airstrikes, more and more details about the mission emerge. India named it Operation Sindoor to avenge the widows who lost their husbands in the Pahalgam massacre. The name and the logo have struck a chord with millions of Indians; it is something they will not forget. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The latest edition of the Indian Army's magazine, Baatcheet, reveals that the logo was designed by two Army officials, Lieutenant Colonel Harsh Gupta and Havildar Surinder Singh. Who designed the logo? Two Army men, Lt Col Harsh Gupta and Hav Surinder Singh, were behind the logo's design, revealed in the Indian Army's magazine 'Baatcheet' dedicated to Operation Sindoor. The special issue additionally showcased photographs of the two men along with numerical data that highlighted the significant engagement the logo garnered across various social media platforms, including X and Instagram. The poster had 'OPERATION SINDOOR' written on it with a small bowl carrying vermilion (worn by married Hindu women) forming the first 'O' of the second word, while the second 'O' had a dash of the powder around it. What is in the magazine, Baatcheet about? The 17-page magazine opens with the prominent logo, enhanced by the Indian Army's emblem. The next section details the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives. A dedicated entry, 'Pahalgam,' describes the 'dastardly and brutal act' where 'five terrorists killed 26 innocent civilians in the name of religion' in the Baisaran Valley. This account, paired with images of the attack's aftermath, coffins and a victim's emotional funeral, underscores the country's reinforced determination to combat terrorism. In this image from the May edition of the Indian Army's monthly magazine 'Baatcheet', top military commanders monitor 'Operation Sindoor' live. PTI Further into the magazine, on page 11, there's a photograph of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi looking at a screen grid, noted with a timestamp of May 7, 2025, 01:05 am. This is when India launched Operation Sindoor. What was Operation Sindoor? The military strike was conducted on May 7 from 1.05 am to 1.30 am. In 25 minutes, more than 100 Pakistani terrorists were killed and nine terror camps were destroyed. Shortly after, the Indian Army's social media handles carried a message with a poster. Along with the message '#PahalgamTerrorAttack Justice is Served. Jai Hind!' the Indian Army's 1.51 am X post carried the poster that was concise in words but heavy on symbolism. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Since then, the Indian Army has come up with several thematic short videos on social media platforms that have been widely shared and appreciated. All these videos were made in-house, by the Social Media Section of the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Strategic Communication, sources in the military establishment said. Who gave the name of the operation? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed earlier this month that the nomenclature for India's military action against Pakistan was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'Operation Sindoor was named by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. What you all accomplished during this operation has made every Indian proud. It took just 23 minutes for the Indian Air Force to dismantle the terrorism being harboured in Pakistan. You eliminated the enemies in the time it takes people to finish their breakfast,' Rajnath Singh said while interacting with soldiers at the Air Force Station in Gujarat's Bhuj. With inputs from PTI
India Today
7 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Operation Sindoor: Indian Army reveals designers behind viral logo
NEW DELHI: A simple yet powerful symbol has become the face of India's decisive military response to terror. The iconic logo of Operation Sindoor, now etched in the national consciousness, was designed not by advertising professionals or branding firms, but by two men in uniform — Lt Col Harsh Gupta and Havildar Surinder logo, unveiled shortly after India's precision strikes on May 7 against nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir, uses symbolism that has deeply resonated with millions. The second 'O' in Sindoor is designed with a traditional vermilion bowl — a sacred symbol of married Hindu women — its bold red hue speaking volumes about sacrifice, justice, and national to the Indian Army's special edition of Baatcheet magazine, this now-iconic image was created in-house by the Social Media Section of the Additional Directorate General of Strategic Communication. "Operation Sindoor was not just a military mission, but the face of a changing India," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his Mann Ki Baat radio address. "It reflects the country's resolve, courage, and growing strength on the global stage."The logo was first posted at 1:51 a.m. on X (formerly Twitter) on May 7, just minutes after the conclusion of the 25-minute air operation. It was accompanied by a crisp, thunderous message: "#PahalgamTerrorAttack Justice is Served. Jai Hind!"#PahalgamTerrorAttackJustice is Hind! ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 6, 2025The page-turning opening of Baatcheet carries the poster in full glory, underscored by the Indian Army emblem. The second page recounts the trigger — the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, where five terrorists slaughtered 26 civilians in Baisaran incident fortified the resolve of our country to fight terror with punitive action,' reads a caption titled magazine shares emotional imagery from the aftermath, including rows of coffins and tearful farewells. It also includes a timestamped photograph of Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi monitoring the strike operation from a control room.(With inputs from PTI)ALSO READ: Nakal karne ke liye akal chahiye: Asaduddin Owaisi on Pak's fake China drill picTune InMust Watch
Mint
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Operation Sindoor: Who are the Indian Army officers behind the logo?
The poignant logo of India's 'Operation Sindoor,' created to symbolise the grief of women who lost their husbands in the Pahalgam terror attack, was designed by two Indian Army officers. The emblem, now firmly etched in the national consciousness, features a small bowl of vermilion—the traditional red powder worn by married Hindu women—forming the first 'O' in the operation's name, while the second 'O' is surrounded by a delicate dash of the same powder. According to the latest edition of the Indian Army's magazine Baatcheet, which is dedicated to chronicling the nation's military endeavours, the logo was crafted by Lieutenant Colonel Harsh Gupta and Havildar Surinder Singh. The publication also shared photographs of the two officers alongside the now-famous emblem, highlighting their contribution to this decisive military action. The opening pages of Baatcheet prominently display the 'Operation Sindoor' logo, crowned by the Indian Army's emblem. The magazine recounts the tragic events of 22 April 2025, when five terrorists brutally murdered 26 innocent civilians in the name of religion in the tranquil meadows of Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam. Tourists had gathered there to celebrate life, only to be caught in an act of unspeakable violence. 'This incident fortified the resolve of our country to fight terror with punitive action,' reads the caption titled 'Pahalgam'. The issue also features powerful images showing the aftermath of the attack, including rows of coffins and the emotional farewell at the funeral of one victim. On page 11, a photograph captures Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi studying a screen grid, with a timestamp marking the momentous date and time: 7 May 2025, 01:05 hrs. Indian Army Operations Room from where Operation Sindoor was being monitored by top military brass, including Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh. Earlier this month, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh revealed that the name 'Operation Sindoor' was suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'Operation Sindoor was named by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. What you all accomplished during this operation has made every Indian proud. It took just 23 minutes for the Indian Air Force to dismantle the terrorism being harboured in Pakistan. You eliminated the enemies in the time it takes people to finish their breakfast,' Singh said during an interaction with soldiers at the Air Force Station in Bhuj, Gujarat.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Operation Sindoor' logo was designed by these two Indian Army officers
The logo of India's 'Operation Sindoor,' which was meant to reflect the pain of women who lost their partners in the Pahalgam terror attack, was designed by two officers from the Indian Army. The logo, now etched in national consciousness, has a small bowl carrying vermilion (worn by married Hindu women) forming the first 'O,' while the second 'O' has a dash of the powder around it. Also read | New BSF video shows Pakistani soldiers 'fleeing' during India's Operation Sindoor strikes According to the latest edition of the army's magazine 'Baatcheet, 'dedicated to India's military action, the logo of the decisive military action was designed by Lt Col Harsh Gupta and Hav Surinder Singh. The army also shared the photographs of the two officers flanked by the now-famed logo. The opening section of the magazine's latest edition carries the 'Operation Sindoor' logo emblazoned across the page, with the emblem of the Indian Army gracing on top. 'On 22 April 2025, the nation witnessed a dastardly and brutal act of violence where five terrorists killed 26 innocent civilians in the name of religion. This incident occurred in the serene meadows of Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, where the tourists had gone to celebrate life with fervour. This incident fortified the resolve of our country to fight terror with punitive action,' reads a text captioned 'Pahalagam'. It also carries photographs of the attack's aftermath, rows of coffins and of the emotional farewell at a funeral of one of the victims. The 11th page of the magazine also carries a photograph of Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi looking at a screen grid, and mentions the timestamp -- date May 7, 2025, time 0105 hrs. Earlier this month, defence minister Rajnath Singh said that the name for India's military action against Pakistan was suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'Operation Sindoor was named by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. What you all accomplished during this operation has made every Indian proud. It took just 23 minutes for the Indian Air Force to dismantle the terrorism being harboured in Pakistan. You eliminated the enemies in the time it takes people to finish their breakfast,' Rajnath Singh said while interacting with soldiers at the Air Force Station in Bhuj, Gujarat.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
CDS, service chiefs watched Op Sindoor unfold in ops room
The chief of defence staff (CDS) and the three service chiefs watched Operation Sindoor --- New Delhi's muscular military response to the Pahalgam terror strike --- unfold in an operations room shortly after 1am on May 7, new images showed on Monday. The photos were published by the Indian Army in the May edition of its monthly publication Baatcheet. They showed CDS General Anil Chauhan, army chief General Upendra Dwivedi, the chief of the air staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and other top officials monitoring the developments via live feed on multiple big screens in the army's operations room in South Block. Chauhan, Dwivedi and Tripathi were in battle fatigues, while Singh was in his flying overalls. The time stamp on one of the photos read: 7 May 25, 0105 hours. The Indian strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) began at 1.04am and were over in 23 minutes. Those present in the operations room included the army's vice chief Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani and the director general of military operations Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai. This month's issue of Baatcheet is dedicated to Operation Sindoor. The images published in the monthly magazine capture the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the PM giving a free hand to the armed forces, the targets struck by the army and the Indian Air Force (IAF), the global support for the country, and the role of air defence in countering the Pakistani attacks on military installations and cities. It also features photos of Lieutenant Colonel Harsh Gupta and Havildar Surinder Singh, who designed the logo of Operation Sindoor. The operation sparked four days of strikes and counterstrikes with drones, missiles, long-range weapons and heavy artillery before the two sides reached an understanding on stopping all military action on May 10. Between the launch of the operation and the ceasefire, Indian forces bombed nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, killing at least 100 terrorists, and the IAF struck targets at 13 Pakistani airbases and military installations. The nine terror camps hit by the Indian forces with a mix of missiles and smart munitions included Markaz Subhanallah in Bahawalpur, Markaz Taiba near Muridke, Mehmoona Joya in Sialkot, Sawai Nala and Syed Na Bilal in Muzaffarabad, Gulpur and Abbas in Kotli, Barnala in Bhimber, and Sarjal. The targets in Bahawalpur and Muridke were hit by the IAF; the rest were struck by the army. The IAF also struck military targets in Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, Chunian, Pasrur, Sialkot, Skardu, Sargodha, Jacobabad, Bholari and Malir Cantt in Karachi. In one of the counterstrikes on the night of May 7-8, Islamabad launched aerial attacks using drones and missiles at multiple towns and cities, including Awantipora, Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bathinda, Chandigarh, Pathankot, Phalodi, Suratgarh, Uttarlai, Nal and Bhuj. India's air defence shield fended off the attacks.
