Civil defence mock drills will be held in border districts of states neighbouring Pakistan on Thursday evening, days after India launched Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror sites in Pakistan, as per TV reports. The mock drills will be held in Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir, the reports stated.
India’s first mock drill post 1971, on May 7, was followed that very night by the operation destroying terror launch pads across the border in Pakistan.
Three key objectives, political, military, and psychological were successfully achieved by India, through its military strikes.
The military objective, as stated by the Prime Minister, was to “reduce the terrorists to dust.” This was reportedly accomplished in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Muzaffarabad. The political aim was to increase the cost of supporting terrorism for Pakistan and to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty until Pakistan ends its cross-border terrorism. The psychological aim was to send a strong message that “no place is safe” for terrorists, underlining India’s intent to strike inside enemy territory if needed.
Mock Drills: A New Normal in India-Pakistan Relations
Officials said the strikes marked a shift in India’s approach towards Pakistan, the Line of Control (LoC) and nuclear threats could no longer be used as cover for terrorism. India had made its position clear after the Pahalgam attack: it would hit terror camps in Pakistan. The PM had instructed the armed forces to respond to every “goli” (bullet) with a “gola” (cannonball).
Although large-scale violence has now stopped, Operation Sindoor is not yet over. The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty will continue until Pakistan stops sponsoring terrorism. PM Modi had already conveyed India’s determination to US President Donald Trump on 22 April, while in Saudi Arabia. On 1 May, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had also informed US Senator Marco Rubio about India’s decision to strike terror camps in Pakistan.
Air Strikes on Pakistan’s Military Bases
At a recent briefing, Air Marshal A.K. Bharti, Director General of Air Operations, said that the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched precision strikes on Pakistan’s airbases and radar installations. These actions followed repeated drone attacks from Pakistan on Indian military and civilian sites.
Air Marshal Bharti presented “before and after” satellite images showing major damage to key Pakistani airbases, including runways, aircraft hangars, and support buildings. The affected sites included Sargodha (which houses F-16 jets), Skardu, Jacobabad, Bholari, Sukkur, and Rahim Yar Khan.
“To begin with, our fight was only with the terrorists, not the Pakistani military,” Bharti said. “But the relentless attacks left us with no choice.”
India’s first mock drill post 1971, on May 7, was followed that very night by the operation destroying terror launch pads across the border in Pakistan.
Three key objectives, political, military, and psychological were successfully achieved by India, through its military strikes.
The military objective, as stated by the Prime Minister, was to “reduce the terrorists to dust.” This was reportedly accomplished in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Muzaffarabad. The political aim was to increase the cost of supporting terrorism for Pakistan and to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty until Pakistan ends its cross-border terrorism. The psychological aim was to send a strong message that “no place is safe” for terrorists, underlining India’s intent to strike inside enemy territory if needed.
Mock Drills: A New Normal in India-Pakistan Relations
Officials said the strikes marked a shift in India’s approach towards Pakistan, the Line of Control (LoC) and nuclear threats could no longer be used as cover for terrorism. India had made its position clear after the Pahalgam attack: it would hit terror camps in Pakistan. The PM had instructed the armed forces to respond to every “goli” (bullet) with a “gola” (cannonball).
Although large-scale violence has now stopped, Operation Sindoor is not yet over. The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty will continue until Pakistan stops sponsoring terrorism. PM Modi had already conveyed India’s determination to US President Donald Trump on 22 April, while in Saudi Arabia. On 1 May, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had also informed US Senator Marco Rubio about India’s decision to strike terror camps in Pakistan.
Air Strikes on Pakistan’s Military Bases
At a recent briefing, Air Marshal A.K. Bharti, Director General of Air Operations, said that the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched precision strikes on Pakistan’s airbases and radar installations. These actions followed repeated drone attacks from Pakistan on Indian military and civilian sites.
Air Marshal Bharti presented “before and after” satellite images showing major damage to key Pakistani airbases, including runways, aircraft hangars, and support buildings. The affected sites included Sargodha (which houses F-16 jets), Skardu, Jacobabad, Bholari, Sukkur, and Rahim Yar Khan.
“To begin with, our fight was only with the terrorists, not the Pakistani military,” Bharti said. “But the relentless attacks left us with no choice.”
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