Operation Sindoor continues: IAF marks one year of strikes in response to Pahalgam attack, shares special message to Pak
PTC News Desk: A year ago today, the Indian Air Force (IAF) led Operation Sindoor in response to the killing of 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam by terrorists allegedly backed by Pakistan.
The operation caused major damage to Pakistan’s military infrastructure. Several airbases, hangars, radar systems and defence facilities were hit by Indian cruise missiles, drones and precision-guided bombs. Videos and visuals of massive explosions and fireballs deep inside Pakistan were seen around the world after India used BrahMos missiles to target terror camps and military sites.
At 1.05 am on Thursday, the IAF shared a video on X showing key moments from Operation Sindoor. It was at the same time on May 7 last year that India launched its first strikes on terror and military targets inside Pakistan. The operation was considered one of India’s biggest military missions in decades and marked a strong response to cross-border terrorism.
Operation Sindoor
Justice served.
Precise in action, eternal in memory—Operation Sindoor continues.
India forgets nothing-India forgives nothing.#operation #Sindoor #operationsindoor #IAF @PMOIndia@rajnathsingh@DefenceMinIndia@SpokespersonMoD@HQ_IDS_India@adgpi… pic.twitter.com/GWvnY9Udjl — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) May 6, 2026
"India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their backers," Prime Minister Narendra Modi says in the video shared by the IAF this morning.
The IAF also added a few lines, reminding terrorists they will never be safe wherever they hide: "Operation Sindoor. Justice served. Precise in action, eternal in memory - Operation Sindoor continues. India forgets nothing. India forgives nothing."
The strikes targeted several terror locations, including the Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters in Bahawalpur, Lashkar-e-Taiba’s base in Muridke, and other terrorist facilities in Sialkot, Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bhimber and nearby areas.
The impact of the attacks became clear when Pakistan agreed to ceasefire talks on May 9, although fighting continued for around two more days. The conflict showed that Pakistan was struggling to withstand India’s military pressure for a long period.
Despite Pakistan’s nuclear warnings, India continued its operation, and its military strength eventually pushed Pakistan towards seeking a ceasefire.
- With inputs from agencies
