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India Today
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Defence chief Anil Chauhan praises Op Sindoor, reviews frontline readiness
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chaudhary on Sunday remembered the brave hearts who lost their lives in the line of duty during the May 7 Operation Sindoor precision strikes against the Pakistani terror infrastructure, and lauded their valour and resolve while carrying out the his visit to the Army's Northern Command in Jammu's Udhampur and the Western Command at the Chandimandir Military Station in Haryana, CDS Chauhan acknowledged the operational excellence achieved by the field formations responsible for the Northern and Western borders in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab during the recent military escalation with several parts of Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab, including Udhampur, Doda, Baramulla, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Amritsar, were among the prime locations targeted by Pakistan in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, in which nine terror launch pads were destroyed in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK). The retaliatory strikes against the Pakistan terror factory were launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians on April CDS commended the overall synergy and the timely completion of operational tasks under challenging conditions. He emphasised the importance of continued vigilance and synergy across the three services to address evolving threats. CDS Chauhan exhorted them to render a helping hand in the rehabilitation of the civilians who were targeted by the adversary in the May 8 and 9 drone and missile his visits to the military commands, General Chauhan interacted with the Army Commanders, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma and Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, and senior Staff Officers who were actively involved in the planning and execution of Operation Sindoor. He also conducted a strategic review and operational assessment in the Northern and Western theatres during the Udhampur, the CDS was briefed on the success of the Northern Army in neutralising the terror network, adversaries' assets that supported terror and counter-measures taken to protect their own military assets and civilian population. The Northern Army apprised the top military official of its efforts for the rehabilitation of the civilians in the border Chandimandir, a comprehensive brief on the kinetic and non-kinetic punitive response during Operation Sindoor was given by the Western Army Commander.A detailed overview of the operational environment, defence preparedness and key outcomes of the operation were provided, while underscoring the prevailing security situation along the Western Western Command also highlighted inputs on technological infusion and enhanced logistics capability, contributing to high operational efficiency, real-time situational awareness, and strengthening military continue to be high along the International Border with Pakistan and the Line of Control (LoC), as India has said that Operation Sindoor is continuing. All three forces are constantly on high alert to be prepared for any Watch
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rare Indian Army Video: ‘Pak Soldiers Scramble…'
The Indian Army's Western Command released a dramatic video of Operation Sindoor, showcasing powerful visuals of airstrikes and Pakistani drones being downed. Launched in retaliation to a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the operation targeted terror sites across Pakistan and PoK, hitting airbase installations, radar stations, and communication hubs. The video highlights India's vigilance and precision strike capabilities, with assertive soldier monologues and phrases like 'Justice Served' and 'From the ground, we protected the skies.' The operation marked a strategic escalation and ended after a mutual ceasefire on May 10. Read More
India Today
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
India's 'raw power', precision against Pak missiles in new Op Sindoor video
The Indian Army has shared two videos of military action carried out under Operation Sindoor, launched to avenge the killings of 26 people in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The Army said the operation was planned and executive and that justice was posted by the Army's Western Command on its X handle showed firing by the Indian armed forces and shelling on Pakistani territory as part of Operation (Operation Sindoor) started with the Pahalgam terror attack. It is not anger but a resolve to teach a lesson that will be remembered in the future. It is justice, not revenge," a soldier can be heard saying in a video. The soldier also said that all Pakistani posts from where missiles and drones were launched were neutralised.#StrongAndCapable#OpSindoorPlanned, trained & served.@adgpi@prodefencechan1 Western Command - Indian Army (@westerncomd_IA) May 18, 2025India launched Operation Sindoor with precision strikes on nine terror camps in the early hours of May 7, retaliating to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. In the days that followed - May 8, 9 and 10 - Pakistan attempted strikes on Indian military however, hit back hard, delivering substantial damage to several critical Pakistani military assets, including airbases, radar sites, air defence systems and command the evening of May 10, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that both countries had agreed to an immediate halt to all military actions, across land, air and the Army said that India and Pakistan will not hold any Director General of Military Operations (DGMO)-level talks on Sunday, but the ceasefire understanding between both countries would remain in countries had reinforced the ceasefire understanding during the DGMO-level talks held on May DGMO is a high-ranking military officer in charge of all military operations within a InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Operation Sindoor#India-Pakistan#Jammu and Kashmir
New Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Army's tweet including Shaheen Missile catches attention, Pakistan MFA denies use
NEW DELHI: A tweet by Army's Western Command with a video containing the picture of Pakistan's Shaheen nuclear missile on Sunday night caught attention and went viral. The video shared on the official account @westerncomd_IA showed Shaheen as an option among the missiles used against India. But the tweet was subsequently deleted and the sources confirmed that "it was a file footage, used for representational purposes" and people had forgot to put that point in message. The video was put to highlight Operation Sindoor which India launched on May 7 to destroy the terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). It was in response to the killing of 26 tourists in Pahalgam on April 22. 'Enemy Missiles neutralised. #IndianArmy - impregnable wall of fire,' the Chandimandir based Western Command had put up in its post. The video of the Western Command further showcased the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, the Smerch and Pinaka multi-launch rocket systems, among the others, as an option opted by the Indian Armed Forces. While the post was deleted on Monday but by then the video went viral on 'X'. Shaheen is a series of Ballistic Missile of Pakistan which can be nuclear tipped. The speculations also included that a Pakistani Shaheen nuclear-capable Shaheen ballistic missile fired on India was shot down by a S-400 air defence system The Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affair came up with a response on Monday and rejected the speculation as 'unfounded allegations'.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Army's Western Command removes video showing Pakistan's Shaheen missile
Speculation of a Pakistani nuclear-capable Shaheen ballistic missile fired on India being shot down by a S-400 air defence system went viral on social media on Monday (May 19, 2025) after a video put out by the Army's Western Command the previous night concerning Operation Sindoor, showed the missile. The video was taken down in the morning, and Army sources said that the images were used 'for representation only' but it was erroneously not mentioned. In response, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) rejected the 'unfounded allegations' circulating in certain segments of the Indian media, which 'falsely' claim that Pakistan employed the Shaheen missile. The MFA said these claims originated following the release of a video by the 'Indian Army's official Twitter handle, purportedly showing the use of Pakistan's Shaheen missile.' 'Upon realising that the claim was unsubstantiated, the Indian Army promptly deleted the misleading video. However, by then, sections of the Indian media had already amplified the false narrative without verification,' the statement added. Meanwhile, the visits of senior officials and officers to forward locations in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor continue. On Monday (May 19, 2025), Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited Suratgarh Military Station and Naliya Air Force Station, while Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited the desert sector in Rajasthan. 'Enemy Missiles neutralised. #IndianArmy - impregnable wall of fire,' the Chandimandir-based Western Command said in a post on 'X' late on Sunday (May 18, 2025) night with several hashtags including '#JusticeServed'. The video showed the Shaheen, Fatah missiles of Pakistan, among others, and in 'India's response' showcased the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, the Smerch and Pinaka multi-launch rocket systems, among others. The post was deleted later in the day, but by then the video had already gone viral on X. Army sources said that the image of Shaheen was erroneously picked up from the open source for the video that was compiled. The Pakistani military has acknowledged the employment of long-range Fatah series missiles — F1 and F2 — as well as advanced munitions, long-range loitering killer drones, and precision long-range artillery against India between May 7 and 10 in the aftermath of India's precision strikes on nine terror targets on the night of May 6-7, which has also been confirmed by officials here. Forward area visits The desert stretches from Jaisalmer to the Kutch region, witnessing a swift and coordinated operational response from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force (IAF) and Border Security Force (BSF). Army officials interacted with troops at Longewala, Rajasthan, and appreciated them for the recent actions. 'These joint actions not only blunted enemy intent but also established a new normal in maintaining operational dominance along the western front.' As part of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army undertook rapid deployment of surveillance assets and air defence systems, in close coordination with the IAF and BSF, one official said adding that the calibrated positioning of weapon systems and other operational enablers, aligned with civil administration support, ensured effective area domination and neutralisation of potential threats Gen. Chauhan, in a visit to Suratgarh Military Station and Naliya Air Force Station, interacted with the troops and emphasised the importance of 'operational readiness and resilience in the face of evolving security challenges'. He was apprised of the air defence systems deployed in the operation.
