Army Shares First-Ever Photos Of War Room As Tri-Services Chief Monitor Operation Sindoor On May 7 Night

New Delhi: Days after the Indian Armed Forces bombed terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, targeting multiple critical airbases in response to Pakistan’s continued support for terrorists, the Indian Army released a booklet for its personnel on Operation Sindoor, showcasing the Army Operations Room from where the mission was being monitored.

Operation Sindoor was overseen by top military leadership, including Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, and Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.

The photos released by the Indian Army show the tri-service chiefs inside the Operation Sindoor war room on the intervening night of May 6-7, as the Indian Armed Forces bombarded Pakistani-backed terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Why did India launch Operation Sindoor?

The Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack, in which Pakistan-backed terrorists brutally murdered 26 innocent civilians vacationing in Pahalgam, Kashmir, also known as Mini Switzerland.

A group of 4-5 Pakistan-backed terrorists specifically targeted the civilians, which included 25 Indians and one Nepalese national. Shockingly, they first singled out Hindus, shooting them dead in front of their wives, children, and parents.

Many victims were forced to recite Kalma before being killed when they failed to comply. Among those targeted were several newlywed couples, with Hindu men being slaughtered in front of their wives.

One of the victims pleaded for the terrorists to shoot both them and their children. In response, the terrorists chillingly told them they wouldn’t and instead ordered them to “Go and tell Modi how we targeted you (Jake Modi ko bolo)."

Did PM Modi Cut Short His Saudi Arabia Visit Due to the Pahalgam Attack?

At the time of the Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on an official visit to Saudi Arabia. Upon receiving reports of the brutal massacre, he cut short his visit and rushed back to India.

Immediately upon landing, PM Modi convened an emergency meeting at the airport with top officials. What followed was a marathon series of high-level meetings, involving one-on-one sessions with defence chiefs, ministers, and senior government officials.

India resolved to retaliate in an unprecedented manner, one that would ensure the perpetrators of terrorism paid an unforgettable price.

PM Modi issued a direct and stern warning, vowing that India would track down and bring to justice every terrorist, handler, and backer responsible for the attack.

On the intervening night of May 6-7, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, systematically targeting multiple terror bases in Pakistan and PoK, eliminating over 100 terrorists and destroying their infrastructure.

India Bombs Pakistani Airbases

Instead of de-escalating tensions, Pakistan intensified hostilities, launching swarm drone and missile attacks aimed at Indian districts near the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB).

For two consecutive days, May 8 and May 9, Pakistan deployed hundreds of drones in a desperate attempt to destabilise India. However, they failed miserably, as India's robust Air Defence System swiftly neutralised them.

On the intervening night of May 9-10, under Operation Sindoor, India bombarded critical airbases in Pakistan, including Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, the city that houses Pakistan’s Army headquarters, decimating Islamabad’s air force infrastructure.

Realising the immense military might of India, Pakistan rushed to the international community, seeking intervention to prevent further devastation.

Ultimately, it was Pakistan that contacted the Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), requesting a ceasefire and a pause in fighting.

India agreed to halt operations, but remains on high alert, closely monitoring Pakistan’s actions. Any misadventure by Pakistan will invite a severe and irreversible response.