One Year of Operation Sindoor: India Remembers Decisive Strike Against Terror

India on Thursday marked one year of Operation Sindoor, the military operation launched in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, most of them tourists.

 

 

In the early hours of May 7 last year, India carried out precision air and missile strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir. The operation targeted nine terror camps and hideouts, and at least 100 terrorists were eliminated.

 

 

Operation Sindoor was launched after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam shocked the nation and triggered strong public anger. The strikes were seen as a decisive response by India against terrorism and those supporting it across the border.

 

 

Marking the first anniversary of the operation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the armed forces and praised their courage and professionalism.

 

 

“A year ago, our armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve during #OperationSindoor. They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their valour.

 

 

Operation Sindoor reflected India’s firm response against terrorism and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security. It also highlighted the professionalism, preparedness and coordinated strength of our armed forces. At the same time, it showcased the growing jointness among our forces and underlined the strength that India’s quest for self-reliance in the defence sector has brought to our national security.

 

 

Today, a year later, we remain as steadfast as ever in our resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem,” PM Modi posted on X.

 

One year after Operation Sindoor, the Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended, highlighting India’s clear position that terrorism and cooperation with Pakistan cannot go together.

 

 

The Indus Waters Treaty, which governs the sharing of river waters between India and Pakistan, was suspended after the Pahalgam terror attack, marking a major shift in bilateral relations and water sharing arrangements between the two countries.

 

 

India has long argued that under the treaty, a major share of the Indus river system waters flowed to Pakistan, while regions like Jammu and Kashmir faced limitations in fully utilising their own water resources.

 

 

During his Independence Day speech in 2025, PM Modi had strongly criticised the treaty and underlined the government’s position on the issue.

 

 

“India has now decided, blood and water will not flow together. The people have realized that the Indus Waters Treaty was unjust. Water from the Indus River system irrigated enemy lands while our farmers suffered. The Indus water treaty is unacceptable to us in the interest of our farmers, and in the interest of the nation,” the Prime Minister had said.

 

 

One year after Operation Sindoor, the operation continues to be remembered as a major example of India’s strong military response against terrorism and its message of zero tolerance towards cross-border terror activities.