India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) held a crucial briefing today, outlining the nation’s stance and strategic actions behind Operation Sindoor — a retaliatory strike against cross-border terrorism. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri led the media address, emphasizing that India’s actions were precise, defensive, and aimed at terror bases — not military escalation.
The strikes were India’s direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians and was reportedly carried out by The Resistance Front, a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy.
Here’s what you need to know:
🔟 Key Highlights from India’s Operation Sindoor Briefing
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Measured, Not Aggressive:
Misri clarified that India’s operation was “non-escalatory and targeted.” Only terrorist infrastructure was hit. No Pakistani military posts were involved. -
Pahalgam Attack Sparked Action:
The strikes were a direct response to the April 22 terror assault in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which India sees as the real escalation. -
No Talks Between Top Security Advisers:
When asked about reported NSA-level discussions, Misri said, “I have no information regarding any such contact.” -
Indus Water Treaty Under Review:
India is now openly re-evaluating the Indus Waters Treaty, citing Pakistan’s repeated violations. Negotiation requests from India since 2023 remain unanswered. -
Pakistan Denying Terror Role:
Misri strongly condemned Pakistan’s repeated denial of hosting terrorists, despite clear international evidence. -
Targeting the Sikh Community:
India alleges that Pakistan’s retaliatory shelling deliberately targeted Sikh homes and a gurdwara in Poonch, killing at least three people. -
Heavy Civilian Losses:
Since the operation, 16 civilians, including children, have died in Pakistan’s mortar attacks across Kupwara, Uri, Rajouri, and Baramulla. -
Pakistan Strikes Back at Indian Cities:
Pakistan’s forces responded with strikes on Indian military installations in Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar. -
Ministry of Defence to Handle Tactical Details:
Misri deferred operational questions to the Defence Ministry, adding that updates would follow “when deemed necessary.” -
Lahore Missile Defence Query Sparks Warning:
When asked if Lahore’s missile defence system had been neutralized, Misri cautioned journalists not to speculate publicly on defence strategies.
Why This Matters
India’s message is clear: terror infrastructure will be hit, but peace remains the ultimate goal. As tensions with Pakistan rise again, the government insists on precision, restraint, and accountability. With the world watching, New Delhi is pushing back not just militarily but diplomatically — reviewing water treaties, exposing terror links, and protecting civilian life.
