From Balakot to Bahawalpur: How India redefined retaliation with Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor, India's assertive response to the Pahalgam massacre, involved coordinated strikes deep inside Pakistan, targeting terrorist infrastructure. Unlike previous actions, it aimed to inflict material costs, degrading terrorist capabilities and challenging Pakistan's military-terrorist nexus. This operation signifies a shift in India's strategic thinking towards routine, calibrated retaliation, signaling a new normal where military responses against terrorism are prioritized.