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India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
J-K: Chinar Corps commander reviews preparedness along LoC in Kupwara post Operation Sindoor
Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 22 (ANI): Chinar Corps General Officer Commanding (GOC) Lieutenant General Prashant Srivastava on Thursday reviewed operational preparedness along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, 'post' Operation Sindoor. During his visit to the forward areas in Kupwara, Lt Gen Srivastava interacted with the troops and lauded them for the courage, dedication, and professionalism they demonstrated during the recent ceasefire violation by Pakistan. In a post on X, the Chinar Corps stated, 'Chinar Corps Commander reviewed operational preparedness, post Operation SINDOOR, along the Line of Control in Kupwara. During interaction, he lauded the troops for their exemplary courage, unwavering dedication, utmost professionalism and befitting response during recent ceasefire violations.' 'He underscored the significance of ensuring unrelenting vigilance, technological infusion and steadfast domination along the Line of Control and being prepared for futuristic challenges,' it added. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The operation targeted terror infrastructure across the Line of Control in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and inside Pakistan, resulting in the elimination of over 100 terrorists affiliated with groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. India damaged radar infrastructure, communication centres, and airfields at 11 Pakistani airbases during the operation. Following the Indian strikes, Pakistan resorted to cross-border shelling and drone attacks targeting civilian areas, after which India carried out further precision strikes in retaliation to Pakistan's provocation. The military escalation was followed by an understanding between the two countries on May 10 to cease hostilities. Meanwhile, in a weekly media briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India's resolve to combat terrorism and urged the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for its continued support to terror outfits. He stressed the need for global unity in fighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Earlier this month, Lt Gen Srivastava also visited Rashtriya Rifles Battalions deployed in South Kashmir, where he reviewed security operations and praised the troops for their planning and execution of Operation Keller and Operation Nader. These operations led to the elimination of six hardcore terrorists and the recovery of a large cache of war-like stores. (ANI)
India Today
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
How Indian Army's 15 Corps executed Operation Sindoor with precision and surprise
In the first detailed briefing since the launch of Operation Sindoor, the Corps Commander of the Indian Army's 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Prashant Srivastava, revealed key operational details of the dramatic, high-impact retaliatory strike conducted across the Line of Control (LoC).Launched in response to unprovoked aggression and the continued support for terror infrastructure by the Pakistan Army, the operation marks a significant moment in India's cross-border military PHASEThe planning for Operation Sindoor began immediately after the Pahalgam attack. Over 15 days, Indian forces conducted intensive reconnaissance, intelligence-gathering, and strategic planning. This included strengthening defensive postures, identifying high-value enemy targets, and integrating next-generation weapon systems along with electronic warfare capabilities.A post-strike damage assessment (PSDA) mechanism was prepared in advance, supported by real-time surveillance ('eyes on target') to ensure precise outcomes. The strike was carefully synchronised to deliver a swift and overwhelming blow, with the first 25 minutes deemed offensive began between 01:05 am and 01:30 am on May 7, with simultaneous strikes launched across multiple enemy AND TACTICSSurprise was the cornerstone of Operation Sindoor's success. Pakistani troops, according to intelligence reports, were caught completely off-guard. In many instances, they failed to comprehend the scale of the attack until substantial damage had already been artillery operated in tight coordination, delivering massive yet selective shelling aimed at terror infrastructure and Pakistani military positions that supported such Gen Srivastava emphasised that no women or children were targeted, reflecting the Indian Army's strict commitment to ethical ZONES AND IMPACTKey enemy locations—including those in the Muzaffarabad sector, as deep as 34 to 41 km inside Pakistani territory—were posts that were reportedly being used as shields for terror hideouts were also selectively targeted after intelligence confirmed the terrorist was the first time India struck so deep and wide across multiple sectors inside Pakistani territory in a coordinated INFLICTED AND PAKISTANI CASUALTIESThe strike resulted in 64 Pakistani fatalities, including two Pakistan Army officers, and 96 communications revealed panic and confusion. In one message, a Pakistani commander was heard saying: "Daftar to kal bhi khul jaayega, filhaal jaan bachake bhaago." (The office can open tomorrow; for now, save your life and run.)Attempts by Pakistan's Border Action Team (BAT) to retaliate were successfully repelled. Indian forces employed advanced launchpads and electronic warfare to intercept and prevent cross-border DETECTION: A TACTICAL WIN IN PIR PANJALBeyond direct combat, Operation Sindoor also included robust surveillance the northern Pir Panjal range, Indian forces successfully detected and tracked 307 Pakistani quadcopters out of 349 intrusions—highlighting Pakistan's growing reliance on drones for smuggling and effort significantly degraded Pakistan's situational awareness and gave India a tactical edge throughout the INDIAN CASUALTIESRemarkably, no Indian casualties were reported. 'Any Casualty: None,' Lt Gen Srivastava proudly said. This highlights the precision, coordination, and firepower dominance demonstrated by the Indian armed Indian Army also clarified that Operation Sindoor was a measured and punitive response, not an act of escalation. The objective was to send a clear signal—strategic deterrence without unnecessary SINDOOR CONTINUESOperation Sindoor, led by the 15 Corps under Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava, will be remembered as one of the most calculated and successful cross-border military actions in recent times. The operation not only reaffirmed India's military capability and technological superiority but also showcased its restraint in message was unambiguous: any provocation or support to terrorism will be met with decisive InMust Watch
