कृपया इसे हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें
The Indian Air Force (IAF) confirmed on May 11, 2025, that Operation Sindoor, its air campaign targeting terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan-controlled areas, remains active despite a ceasefire understanding reached on May 10, 2025. In a social media post, the IAF stated it has “successfully executed its assigned tasks” with “precision and professionalism” and urged against speculation while promising a detailed briefing in due course.
Background and Timeline
On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, killed 26 Hindu tourists, prompting New Delhi to plan a retaliatory strike code-named “Operation Sindoor”. On May 7, 2025, Indian jets hit nine suspected terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, marking the first use of armed drones by India in the region.
According to a detailed timeline, on May 8, 2025, the IAF deployed its S-400 “Sudarshan” missile shield to intercept Pakistani strikes and carried out Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) missions near Lahore. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh later told an all-party meeting that “at least 100 terrorists” had been neutralized and that Operation Sindoor was still underway.
Ground-Level Impact
Along India’s side of the Line of Control, civilian areas experienced intermittent shelling by Pakistan and power blackouts across Jammu and Punjab districts.
A Light-Hearted Moment
In an unusual twist amid rising tensions, an Indian loitering munition landed by mistake inside the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium before a Pakistan Super League match, leading to an impromptu evacuation drill that amused both players and fans.
Key Figures
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has been the face of political communications, emphasizing India’s right to self-defence. Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari oversees the IAF strategy and has been quoted praising his teams for “deliberate and discreet” operations.
Lesser-Known Facts
“Sindoor” means vermilion in Sanskrit, symbolizing sacrifice and resolve in this context. Prior to this campaign, the IAF had never publicly confirmed the continuation of an air operation under a formal codename after a ceasefire understanding.
Current Status and Outlook
As of May 11, 2025, the IAF’s combat aircraft and drones remain on “heightened alert” along western sectors, ready to respond to any fresh threats. International observers suggest that both Islamabad and New Delhi prefer to avoid full-scale escalation but remain wary of next steps.
Possible Developments
A public briefing by the IAF is expected within 48–72 hours, which may reveal more about targets struck, munitions used, and the operation’s endgame. Meanwhile, diplomatic channels in Washington, London, and Beijing are quietly pressing both sides for de-escalation.
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