— Qalam Times News Network
Precision defined the success of Operation Sindoor, India’s strategic retaliatory strike on May 7, according to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Speaking at the 62nd Convocation of IIT Madras on July 11, he said the Indian armed forces targeted 13 critical locations inside Pakistan, including nine terror hubs, without a single deviation from the intended objective.
Emphasising the unmatched precision of the mission, Doval revealed that Indian intelligence had exact knowledge of the enemy’s location at the time of the strikes. The operation commenced shortly after 1:00 a.m. and concluded within 23 minutes, delivering a devastating blow to key Pakistani airbases, including those in Sargodha, Chaklala, and Rahim Yar Khan. “Not a single strike missed. We hit nothing beyond our marked targets,” he said, underlining the accuracy and efficiency of the assault.
Refuting claims circulated by some sections of the international press, Doval challenged the global narrative that sought to downplay India’s achievement. “Can anyone show a single image or shred of evidence of any damage within India? Even a broken window pane?” he questioned. Meanwhile, foreign media outlets, including The New York Times, acknowledged the impact of Indian missile strikes on Pakistani military installations. Their report from May 14 cited high-resolution satellite images confirming targeted destruction on Pakistani soil.
The strikes were launched in response to the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that claimed 26 civilian lives. In retaliation, Indian forces eliminated over 100 terrorists operating from deep within Pakistani territory.
Highlighting India’s growing self-reliance, Doval also praised the use of domestically developed weaponry in Operation Sindoor. “We take immense pride in the indigenous systems employed in this operation. The results speak for themselves—we need to invest further in our own technological capabilities,” he stated.
India’s ability to execute a cross-border operation with such precision has, according to Doval, sent a clear message: national security remains non-negotiable, and the country now possesses the technological and strategic edge to neutralise threats proactively and surgically.
