Foreign Secretary to Brief Parliamentary Panel on India-Pakistan Tensions, "Operation Sindoor"
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is scheduled to provide a comprehensive briefing to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on Monday. Chaired by Shashi Tharoor, the committee will be updated on the recent India-Pakistan military conflict, including "Operation Sindoor," and current foreign policy developments. The briefing aims to detail India's strategic and diplomatic responses to the heightened regional tensions.
Unpacked:
Operation Sindoor was triggered by a militant attack on 22 April 2025 in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, mostly Hindu tourists. India blamed Pakistan-based militants for the attack, while Pakistan denied involvement.
India launched missile strikes targeting militant camps in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor, avoiding Pakistani military facilities. Pakistan responded with Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, claiming to target Indian military bases. Both sides also accused each other of targeting civilian and religious sites. Drone strikes and border skirmishes occurred during the conflict.
The conflict ended after a four-day escalation, with both countries agreeing to a ceasefire following hotline communication between their Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) on 10 May 2025. Commercial flights and normalcy resumed in both countries afterward.
The conflict demonstrated India's willingness to use precision military strikes and drone technology in response to terrorism. Diplomatically, India aimed to highlight cross-border terrorism and sought international support, while also managing escalation risks with Pakistan to maintain regional stability.