Operation Sindoor: India’s Strategic Defence Reset After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Following the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, India launched Operation Sindoor, striking terror infrastructure and marking a major shift in its defence doctrine. From suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and completing the Shahpur Kandi Dam to a sharp rise in defence spending, new units like Bhairav Battalions and Ashni Platoons, and the ambitious Sudarshan Chakra air defence project, this is how India is strengthening deterrence and self-reliance.