The morning of 7 May 2025 came with a big news – India carried out missile strikes on several cities of Pakistan. This operation was named “Operation Sindoor.” These strikes were carried out 15 days after a bloody attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, in which 26 people were killed. Now the eyes of the whole world are fixed on India and Pakistan – both nuclear-armed countries are standing on the edge of a new crisis.
But the question arises: why did India attack Pakistan? The story behind it, the meaning of Operation Sindoor, and its geopolitical implications – everything is understood here in detail, but from a common man’s point of view.
A morning when missiles broke the sleep
The first reaction after such a big military operation is always confusing. Around 1 o’clock in the morning (Pakistan time), people were sleeping, but one blast after another shook the people of Punjab and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistani military confirmed that Indian missiles targeted 6 locations. Areas like Ahmedpur Sharqia, Muridke, Shakar Garh in Punjab and Muzaffarabad and Kotli in Kashmir were hit.
There was a attack on a mosque compound in Ahmedabad Sharqia, in which a 3-year-old girl was killed. Hearing all this makes the heart sad, no matter which country the person belongs to. It is reported that at least 8 people died and more than 35 people were injured in this entire attack.
That painful day of Pahalgam
Now we understand that Operation Sindoor has a direct connection with the April 22 attack in Pahalgam. On that day, gunmen opened fire indiscriminately at a tourist spot. 25 tourists and a local pony rider died. The survivors told that the attackers first separated the men, then identified the Hindu men and shot them. Their wives were crying in front of them – the sindoor on whose maang was removed after their husband’s death.
That is why this operation was named “Sindoor” – a symbolic gesture, perhaps a painful answer too.
India’s response: strike after strike, direct warning
India did not hide anything. They clearly said that these are targeted strikes – to destroy “terror infrastructure”. It was also said that the missiles were fired only from Indian airspace, meaning India did not enter Pakistan’s airspace and carry out any operation.
But Pakistan immediately responded to this. PM Shehbaz Sharif wrote on Twitter: “An appropriate response is being given.” Pakistan claimed that they shot down 5 fighter jets of India, including 3 Rafale jets. India has not yet confirmed or denied this claim.
Media and people of both countries: tension full on
The media of India and Pakistan are in full swing at this time. There is a series of speculations, analysis and reactions everywhere. An emergency has been declared in Pakistan. Schools are closed, hospitals are on alert and there is an atmosphere of fear everywhere.
The situation is tense in India too. People are glued to Twitter, news portals and live updates. There is only one question in everyone’s mind – is this the beginning of another war?
Has Kashmir become a battlefield again?
Whenever the tension between India and Pakistan increases, Kashmir becomes the epicentre of that conflict. From 1947 till today, both the countries have fought 4 wars – out of which 3 were on the Kashmir issue. Even now the riots have not stopped in Kashmir.
After the April 22 attack, India detained more than 2,000 people. Houses of alleged militants were demolished. Crackdown was carried out under anti-terror laws. Meanwhile, Pakistan was demanding impartial investigation from the international community.
But India’s stance was clear: “Whoever is behind this barbaric act, we will find them from every corner of the earth.”
Diplomatic relations: On the verge of breaking
After Operation Sindoor, relations between the two countries have deteriorated further. India suspended its participation in the Indus Waters Treaty. This is the same agreement that maintains water between the two countries. Visas were cancelled on both sides, diplomats were expelled and the airspace was closed. All this shows that diplomatic relations have now reached close to zero.
Nuclear threat: The biggest fear
The biggest reason for worry is that both countries are nuclear-armed. Whenever there is a military escalation between India and Pakistan, the whole world’s pulse quickens. A small mistake or overreaction can lead the whole of South Asia to a disaster.
World leaders are still hesitant to make statements. But there are reports of backchannel diplomacy from the United Nations and the US. World powers do not want the situation to worsen further.
Public sentiment: Anger everywhere, but fear too
What is the sentiment of the common people? Many people in India consider this operation to be correct, especially after the Pahalgam tragedy. “#JusticeForPahalgam” and “#OperationSindoor” are trending on social media. People are praising PM Modi’s “zero tolerance” policy.
People in Pakistan are very emotional. They are angry as well as sad about the killing of children and the targeting of mosques. Anti-India protests are taking place.
Is all this leading to another war?
The big question is: are India and Pakistan moving towards another war?
War has not been declared by either side yet. But the situation is volatile. India has given a clear message that it will not tolerate cross-border terrorism. Pakistan has also shown military readiness.
If diplomatic channels fail, and another provocation occurs, it will be difficult to rule out the chances of a full-blown war.
Conclusion: Peace or Revenge?
Operation Sindoor has shown yet again how fragile peace is in South Asia. On one side there is grief over the death of innocent people – be it tourists of Pahalgam or civilians of Pakistan. On the other side there are governments who want to give assurance to their public.
Perhaps the biggest question now is – will India and Pakistan continue to be entangled in the cycle of revenge, or will they ever be able to sit together at one table and find a solution for permanent peace?
What do you think? Was Operation Sindoor correct? Is peace possible? Let us know in the comments.
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