Army chief hails Operation Sindoor as ‘one coherent national act’
Operation Sindoor is India's military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that occurred on April 22, 2025. Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi described the operation as a coherent national act that effectively dismantled terror infrastructure. He emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships and technological leadership in future conflicts.
- ▪Operation Sindoor began on May 7, 2025, as a response to the Pakistan-backed Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.
- ▪The operation involved four days of military action, including strikes with fighter jets, missiles, and drones, before a halt was agreed upon on May 10.
- ▪General Dwivedi highlighted the need for India to indigenize and lead in emerging technologies to ensure strategic competitiveness.
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Army chief hails Operation Sindoor as ‘one coherent national act’Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, dismantled terror infrastructure and showcased strategic military resolve, says army chief.Published on: May 20, 2026 5:46 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link NEW DELHI: Operation Sindoor, India’s response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror strike, delivered military precision, diplomatic signalling and economic resolve as one coherent national act, army chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday,Army chief hails Operation Sindoor as ‘one coherent national act’“It struck deep, dismantled terror infrastructure, punctured a long-standing strategic assumption (Pakistan’s nuclear blackmail), and then stopped, deliberately and purposefully,” he…
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