1. High-Level National Security Review Post-Ceasefire
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level security meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, the CDS, and the three service chiefs. This meeting followed a direct agreement between India and Pakistan’s DGMOs to halt all military action—on land, sea, and air—from 5 PM IST. The review focused on the implementation of the ceasefire and the progress of Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam massacre on 22 April. Under this operation, India targeted terrorist infrastructure at multiple sites across Pakistan and PoK.
2. India Rejects External Mediation Claims
Indian officials clarified that the ceasefire was a bilateral decision between the two DGMOs and not a result of U.S. mediation. Statements from the U.S. suggesting that President Trump or Secretary Rubio “brokered” the ceasefire were firmly denied. New Delhi emphasized that this truce pertains solely to halting military action and excludes any plans for broader political talks or third-party summits.
3. India’s Stand: Ceasefire, Not Compromise
The Indian military reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire but warned of a firm and decisive response to any future provocations. Commodore Raghu Nair stressed India’s readiness to launch operations to defend national sovereignty. Senior officers Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi refuted Pakistani propaganda regarding Indian missile base destruction, highlighting the heavy losses suffered by Pakistan.
4. Ceasefire Amid Continued Provocations
Operation Sindoor was initiated with precision strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, triggering retaliatory attacks from Pakistan using drones, missiles, and artillery across 26–36 Indian locations. Though a ceasefire was agreed upon via a DGMO-level call and announced by both India and the U.S., Pakistan resumed shelling and UAV incursions in Punjab, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and J&K within hours, necessitating a follow-up DGMO meeting scheduled for 12 May.
5. Tactical Gains of Operation Sindoor
India’s military strikes caused severe damage to Pakistan’s terror and defence infrastructure. Employing Rafale-fired Scalp missiles, Hammer smart bombs, and M777 Excalibur rounds, India neutralized around 100 militants and destroyed command centres, ammunition dumps, and radar facilities. Pakistan’s response—deploying 300–400 Turkish-made drones—was largely neutralized by India’s robust air-defence grid comprising S-400s, Barak-8, Akash systems, and DRDO’s anti-drone units. On 10 May, the IAF further struck eight Pakistani military bases, proving India’s strategic superiority despite international pressure.
6. Countering the Misinformation War
Amid the conflict, India witnessed a surge in misinformation driven by Pakistan. The Press Information Bureau’s Fact-Check Unit escalated from 1–2 verifications a day to over 50. A “war room” was set up by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting at the National Media Centre on 7 May to counter fake news, including deepfakes like a fabricated video of EAM S. Jaishankar. Teams from Doordarshan, AIR, and digital wings collaborated to safeguard the information domain.
7. Drone Warfare on an Unprecedented Scale
In a first-of-its-kind assault, Pakistan unleashed hundreds of kamikaze drones—including ASISGUARD Songar swarms and Turkish YIHA III UAVs—across a 36-location arc from Leh to Sir Creek. India’s layered air defence systems intercepted most drones within seconds, ensuring they crashed harmlessly away from civilians, thereby demonstrating the efficacy of India’s quick-reaction protocols and surveillance capabilities.
8. Surgical Elimination of High-Value Targets
Day One of Operation Sindoor witnessed the elimination of several top-tier terrorist leaders. Among those killed were Mohammad Yusuf Azhar (IC-814 hijacker), Hafiz Jameel (JeM recruiter), Mohammad Hassan Khan (PoK commander’s son), Mudassar “Abu Jundal” Khadian Khas (LeT chief), and Khalid “Abu Akasha,” a known smuggler from Afghanistan to Kashmir. These strikes delivered a major blow to both Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba leadership.
9. Saluting the Fallen: Sub Maj Pawan Kumar Jariyal
Subedar Major Pawan Kumar Jariyal of 25 Punjab Regiment, slated to retire on 31 August after 32 years of service, was martyred by Pakistani shelling in Poonch. A resident of Shahpur (Kangra), he is survived by his wife and two children. His sacrifice is a poignant reminder of the cost borne by our soldiers.
10. Civilian Losses and Community Resilience
In a tragic attack, Pakistani shelling killed Amarjeet Singh, a 60-year-old ex-serviceman and Granthi of a gurdwara in Poonch. Sixteen civilians, including five children, also lost their lives. The community shut down markets and relocated to safer areas, displaying resilience amid adversity.
11. National Solidarity in Crisis
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami praised the armed forces for avenging the Pahalgam massacre. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann directed the release of additional water from Punjab’s share to support military operations in Rajasthan. Both leaders reaffirmed national unity during this crisis.
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