In a first-of-its-kind moment in the nuclear era, India and Pakistan exchanged continuous strikes for three nights. The trigger? A terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 26 tourists.
India’s response was swift and sharp. On May 6–7, the Indian Air Force launched Operation Sindoor, hitting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. For a nuclear-armed nation to take such bold action—and do it again and again—was unprecedented.
But this wasn’t war. This was warning.
For years, India absorbed the damage and carried dossiers to global forums. But this time, the dossier came with a payload.
Dr Walter Ladwig, a professor at King’s College London, calls it a turning point. In his analysis for the Royal United Services Institute, he said: “This is uncharted territory. Never before have two nuclear states exchanged reciprocal airstrikes.”
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This wasn’t about provoking war. It was about punishing terrorists—and forcing Pakistan to rethink its old playbook.
India’s moves were precise and well-planned. They targeted known terror infrastructure. And when Pakistan hit back, India responded again, night after night. Not out of aggression—but to show we won’t stop halfway.
This builds on a decade of Indian defence evolution. From the 2016 surgical strikes to Balakot in 2019, and now Sindoor in 2025—India is rewriting the rulebook of deterrence in the nuclear era.
And yes, this scares terrorists. As Dr Ladwig warned, “They’ll go underground the moment something big happens.” That’s good. Let them run. That’s less time planning attacks on Indian soil.
The world is watching. And right now, India has global support. But that’s no excuse to get complacent. Credibility must be backed by clarity.
The message is simple: If you house terrorists, you face consequences.
Operation Sindoor didn’t just strike targets—it struck a nerve. It reminded the world that in this nuclear era, India is not just capable—it’s willing.
And when the world flinched, India held steady.
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