Operation Sindoor has been initiated as a decisive military response to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the tragic loss of 26 lives, including that of a Nepali national. In a strategic move, India targeted nine sites associated with terrorist infrastructure located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK), as confirmed by the Ministry of Defence. The operation was characterized as precise and measured, focusing exclusively on locations linked to the orchestration of cross-border terrorism, thereby deliberately avoiding any engagement with Pakistani military facilities. This approach highlights India’s intent to avoid escalation while sending a strong message to those responsible for the Pahalgam attack. The government emphasized the importance of a calibrated response to prevent unnecessary provocation,