Operation Sindoor: PM Modi’s ‘22-Minute Justice’ Reshapes India’s Anti-Terror Doctrine
Bikaner, May 22 (The Trending People): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday revealed that Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, eliminating nine key terror dens in just 22 minutes across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Calling it a new form of justice, Modi said this operation signals New India’s doctrine of zero tolerance towards terror.
Speaking at a rally in Rajasthan’s Bikaner, the Prime Minister warned that terrorists, their handlers, and the governments backing them will face the same benchmark of retaliation going forward. His address was seen as India’s strongest statement yet on cross-border terrorism and its evolving security policy.
What PM Modi Said: Key Takeaways
- Nine terror camps across the LoC and deep inside Pakistan were “vapourised” in 22 minutes under Operation Sindoor.
- India’s new three-point anti-terror doctrine announced:
- India will decide the target, time, and manner of retaliation.
- Nuclear blackmail will no longer intimidate India.
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No difference will be made between terrorists, their masters, and patron governments.
- Modi declared: “Those who went after our sisters and tried to wipe their sindoor, we have razed them to the ground. This is Operation Sindoor.”
Operation Sindoor: The Message Beyond the Border
PM Modi emphasised that India’s strikes were not just about retaliation but about rewriting the rules of engagement. He said that unlike previous governments, the current leadership empowered the armed forces with full operational freedom, and the result was swift and decisive action.
“Earlier, we hit them inside their territory. This time, we hit them in their heart,” he said.
According to him, Pakistan’s tactic of hiding behind ‘non-state actors’ will no longer shield it. Modi also signalled that India is not deterred by Pakistan’s nuclear threats, calling it an outdated strategy.
National Resolve After Pahalgam Attack
The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which claimed the lives of several Indian soldiers and civilians, was the trigger for Operation Sindoor. Modi said the entire nation stood united after the attack and the 140 crore citizens of India have resolved to punish terrorism beyond imagination.
“Those who thought India would stay silent are now buried under the debris,” he remarked.
How Operation Sindoor Changes India’s Security Posture
India’s quick and coordinated strike within just 22 minutes of green signal reflects:
- A new offensive doctrine led by actionable intelligence and immediate military precision.
- Shift from strategic restraint to strategic dominance.
- Reaffirmation that India’s retaliation will be swift, targeted, and public.
What It Means for Pakistan and the Region
The operation has reportedly rattled Pakistan’s security establishment, with panic and internal confusion reported in PoK-administered regions.
India’s open declaration of striking inside enemy territory and naming the operation ‘Sindoor’ – symbolically linked to honour, dignity, and retribution – sends a powerful message to terror sponsors, sympathisers, and sleeper cells.
Modi added: “This is New Bharat. The rules have changed. The response has changed.”
In Context: A Decade of Military Assertiveness
This is not the first time India has launched military operations across the border:
- 2016: Surgical Strikes after Uri attack.
- 2019: Balakot Airstrikes after Pulwama terror attack.
- 2025: Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam attack.
Each instance reflects a steadily evolving doctrine under the current leadership, focused on decisive retaliation and global messaging.
