Precision-Based India: Unraveling the Indo-Pak Situation:

According to an old proverb, "If two fishes are fighting in the river, be sure that an English fisherman has passed by". A tense atmosphere pervaded the country between the Pahalgam attack and the date of ceasefire, and its grumpy violation. I could not help but notice four sides of India: the first, which says nothing and remains silent, possibly because they are afraid of spreading misinformation or do not want to be involved in any nationalist or anti-nationalist battle.

The second side was fueled by rage against Pakistan for its mischievous activities over the decades and called for a full frontal war, while the third side had heard tales of the 1971 Indo-Pak war to the 1999 Kargil conflict from their elders and called for peace, believing that "war has never brought any good." I also witnessed an ugly fourth side, which believed that war or death could be turned into comedy and memes. It could be used as an algorithm winner or to spread misinformation. The heinous side that blamed a grieving wife pleading for national harmony following her husband's death.

When you fight an external threat, you become a family, regardless of your religious or linguistic differences, beliefs, respective states and cultures, political alienation, or biases. From Kashmir's teary-eyed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to the opposition, they all demonstrated exceptional unity by banding together to combat terrorism, condemning the Pahalgam attack, and standing as one Integrated Nation.

I was immersed in my own thoughts. How could Asia be under such intense fire, and how has the Orient been in constant turmoil since 2022 with one thing or another? What was the root cause of this? The links somehow went back to the decisions drawn out by the West in the earlier decades or even more recently: the dubious Balfour declaration and a promise to Palestinians (Israel-Palestine War), the creation of a haphazardly drawn Radcliffe line (Indo-Pak Conflict), NATO and its aggressive push towards Ukraine (Ukraine-Russia War). The majority of Asia appears to be suffering from the curse of Western-caused problems.

OPERATION SINDOOR: THE CAUSE:

India's Operation Sindoor was one of the most poignant and calculated responses to the 22nd April Pahalgam massacre, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians. The attack was not on Pakistani soil, military camps, or civilians; rather, it was an attack on Pakistan's breeding ground for terrorism. With compelling evidence, India demonstrated that these nine Intel-based terror hub sites served as safe havens and training grounds for UN-designated terrorist organizations such as JeM, LeT, and HM, which engaged in everything from religious indoctrination to advanced weapons training.

WHY THE NAME, SINDOOR?

The May 7th operation, which bore the relevance of the word 'Sindoor:vermillion', commemorates the sanctity of marriage in India. The operation was named "Sindoor" because the terrorists chose to target men in front of their wives, robbing them of their right to use Sindoor and leaving their sindoor bleeding, soaked in their husband's blood and the terror of the day.

THE 9 PRECISELY SELECTED TERROR HUBS:

Here is a list of the nine terror hubs that were specifically chosen, with five of them operating in PoK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir) and four operating in Punjab. This time, India had intelligence, images, and documents to back up its anti-terrorist operation. The primary targets were Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) headquarters in Bahawalpur and the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) base in Muridke. Two of the nine targeted regions' sites were in Kotli (Abbas and Gulpur LeT camps), while the other two were in Muzaffarabad. (Syedna Bilal and Sawai Nala)

1. Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur:

This was the main nerve center of the terrorist organization JeM, which had been operational since 2015. It is home to JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar, who has delivered numerous anti-India speeches from this facility. The 2019 Pulwama attackers were trained here, and the site served as a massive arms training and religious indoctrination center. It also houses the de facto chief, Mufti Abdul Rauf Asghar.

2. Markaz Taiba, Muridke:

Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind 9/11, donated one crore rupees for the construction of this facility. It is the training hub of LeT, which enrols around 1000 cadres per year. Kasab, the 26/11 attacker, was trained here. It served as a center for weapons training and religious radicalization.

•MUZAFFARABAD, POK: (TWO SITES)

3. Shawai Nallah Camp:

These sites are near PoK's capital and played an important role in cadre training, which led to their infiltration into the valley, causing disharmony in the region.

The Shawai Nallah Camp is a major training hub for Terror operations in North Kashmir; it was one of the key LeT camps, serving as a registration, recruitment, and training center for cadres. ISI also used this facility to train LeT cadres. It served as a base camp for religious indoctrination, known as 'Daura-e-aam' training, as well as new age technology training such as GPS use and specialized weapon training. Kasab received training here as well.

4. Markaz Syedna Bilal:

This was a major transit camp for JeM terrorists before they entered Jammu and Kashmir, disrupting the valley's peace. It is led by Mufti Asghar Khan Kashmiri, the operational commander of the JeM.

5. Sarjal, Tehra Kalan, Shakargarh:

This was one of the main launching facilities of JeM. It was used to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir, serving as a base for cross-border tunnel digging. It served as a launch site for drones that dropped arms and ammunition. A major narcotics smuggling hub. Adnan Ali and Kashif Jan, JeM terrorists, visited this facility.

6. Markaz Alhe Hadith Barnala, Bhimber, PoK:

The camp serves as a cross-border movement hub and a logistics base for delivering weapons to Poonch-Rajouri and Reasi. It serves as a staging area for LeT terrorists prior to their infiltration. Let Terror key operatives such as Qasim Gujjar and Anas Janar have operated in this region. LeT commanders frequently visit this region to oversee operations.

•KOTLI, PoK:

7. Maskar Raheel Shaheed:

This was the HM center for advanced arms and physical training, with a focus on border action teams and snipers fighting in hilly terrain.

8. Markaz Abbas:

This site used to send terrorists into Poonch-Rajouri, and Hafiz Abdul Shakoor, an NIA-wanted terrorist, ran it. He is Asghar's close associate and has been involved in the planning and execution of terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.

9. Mehmoona Joya Facility, Sialkot:

Last but not least, this facility has been associated with the names of all three terrorist organizations: JeM, LeT, and HM. It served as a base for HM terrorists to enter Jammu. This facility typically houses 20 to 25 terrorists at any given time, and training includes specialization in firearms and Guirella tactics. It has been linked to several attacks in Jammu, and the facility was commanded by a different Irfan Khan, also known as Tanda.

The Sialkot facility was situated on the grounds of the Kottli Bhutta Government Hospital. It was disheartening to see how these terrorist breeding grounds were concealed behind the walls of nursing homes, hospitals, religious sites, and sports facilities.

INDIA HIT THE BREEDING GROUNDS OF TERRORISM:

India did not attack Pakistani soil; rather, it attacked the breeding grounds for terrorism within Pakistani territory. These sites were chosen using a tactful intelligence-based approach, with our forces neutralizing the bases of their terrorist organization's "headquarters," two of which were linked to Kasab and him receiving training there, before he unleashed a wild cacophony of fire within the nation with the 26/11 terrorist attack on Indian soil. A total of 170 people lost their lives.

As a journalist, my political alienation remains unbiased, and I would describe it as a significant victory for our Indian armed forces, as well as a successful operation led by PM Modi's administration. India attacked the grounds of terrorist outfits that were constantly infiltrating Indian soil and causing disruptions. Later, as the operation progressed and the war cries continued, tensions and collateral damage rose.

OPERATION SUHAGRAAT BY PAKISTAN:

Following India's successful operations, Pakistan launched "Operation Suhagrat," which involved heavy shelling, drone attacks, and missiles targeting 15 to 18 regions across the LoC as well as places along the northern and western border that connect border regions with neighboring states: Awanthipora, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Poonch-Rajouri, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj. India's air defense radar system was able to intercept and neutralize numerous such attacks. They attempted to attack India's military bases but failed. Most commonly known as the Sudarshan Chakra or Russia's "S 400," our indigenously manufactured Akash played a significant role in neutralizing these attacks. This operation also included other major players in defense equipment.

THE NEW AGE TECHNO-GRID WAR:

CYBER WARFARE:

The Indian military launched a counterstrike operation and retaliated with strong command and an advanced technological war grid, targeting Pakistani air defense radars and installations in multiple locations. According to the release, reliable sources have confirmed that an air defence system in Lahore has been neutralised. This was no longer an era of hand-to-hand combat; instead, drones, air-to-surface missiles, advanced aircraft, air radar systems, and cyber warfare predominated. A group of Pakistani volunteer hackers launched Operation Selar, which aimed to hack major Indian websites and steal sensitive information.

This was not like the old-age war, where hand to hand combat was more prevalent. It was a new-age technological infrastructure war, with drones and air radar systems playing critical roles on both sides.

Pakistan used drones and missiles to target military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur on the night of May 8th. The attack targeted many cities in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. India increased its intensity and responded with strikes in cities such as Lahore and Sialkot.

HOW MANY DIED?

HOW MANY ARE INJURED?

The worst nightmare was faced by India's border states, particularly the bordering villages that were damaged by shelling from behind the elevated altitude along the LOC. From the disheveled homes of Poonch and Salamabad to the constant noise and tremors of Pakistan's heavy mortar shelling, the region suffered greatly. Villages in Uri, North Kashmir, were evacuated because there were no internal bunkers.

By May 7th, India had lost 23 civilians, including a soldier and a district development commissioner in Poonch. Karnal, Machil, Keran, and Nowgam in Kupwara lacked individual shelter homes and only a few community bunkers, so Kupwara officials relocated several people to a government school. Families were packing essentials and leaving their homes and villages following heavy shelling, which had severely damaged several houses.

The regions of Punjab were also targeted, but the number of civilian deaths or injuries is unknown. However, traces of drones that were destroyed by our system have been discovered in the region. The official figures for deaths and injuries up to May 10th have not been released by the government or state authorities. At least 15 defence personnel have been martyred, and the count could be more, but the data has not been released.

The question is: how many civilians died in Poonch, Kupwara, Baramullah, and Uri, and what was the collateral damage? What about the regions along the LoC that lacked bunkers? How many people were expected to relocate within minutes? How much loss did they incur? How many lives did India lose after May 7th? What is the total number of civilian deaths and injuries? How many security personnel, including paramilitary forces and Agniveer jawans, died or were injured while fighting for the nation? It is about time we got the official figures.

OPERATION BUNYAN-UL-MARSOOS BY PAKISTAN:

The Pakistani military launched "Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos," a Quranic phrase that means "structure made of lead." The operation included strikes on Indian sites and missile launches, which India successfully neutralised, and their claims about the air bases being affected were unfounded. Unlike India, which had a purpose and a terror site to attack, Pakistan had none, as India does not breed or fund terrorism, so they caused damage to civilian sites or military air bases. Our Indian armed forces acted with resilience and strength, and the damage in Pakistan has been far greater than in India, possibly threefold.

CEASEFIRE AND ITS VIOLATIONS:

May 7 to May 10 was a critical and tense period for both countries, as a ceasefire was finally announced after Pakistan's DGMO contacted the Indian DGMO, and all military operations via any medium (air, water, or surface) were to cease by the Indian Standard time of 17:00 (5:00 PM). Within three hours, Kashmir's Chief Minister, "Omar Abdullah," began posting images of drones spotted in the sky, asking, "Is this a ceasefire?" Similar videos and photos emerged from other neighboring regions as well.

Pakistan had broken the ceasefire. The reason could be traced back to their historical militia analysis, which included the breakdown of ceasefires in 1999, 2003, 2013, and 2025, or it could be a diplomatic kiss on China's cheeks, which was involved in a tariff war with the US and believed that Pakistan should have acted in accordance with their commands rather than the US's.

OPERATION KELLER:

On May 13, 2025, the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF launched a joint operation called "Operation Keller," which resulted in the neutralisation of three hardcore terrorists, including the local commander of the LeT/TRF, following an intense encounter. The three were active participants in recent terrorist activities in the region. AK series rifles, large quantities of ammunition, grenades, and other items were recovered during the operation.

THE AFTERMATH OF THE WAR:

Following this miniature war, Pakistan's economy has crumbled and shattered to the ground. Asim Munir, Pakistan's Army Chief, continues to pose an alarming threat to India with his provocative approach of hitting the nation's jugular vein with "Kashmir" while discussing the Hindu-Muslim divide. The de facto supreme leader of Pakistan is responsible for keeping one of his country's most popular leaders in prison, and he was also the ISI chief who served the shortest period of time during the Pulwama attacks.

HOW WAS PAKISTAN PLAYED BY ITS OWN GENERAL!

The Pakistan that was growing with hatred for Munir, screaming slogans against their army chief suddenly lost sight and started backing him up, as the tensions between India and Pakistan escalated. There were enormous tensions at the border, as well as widespread hatred on social media. The lines of battle had become blurry. Munir's aim of distraction and deception with his own nation was fulfilled. Since he was unable to control his country's internal affairs, with Balochistan seeking liberation, Gilgit-Baltistan has risen with too many tensions, including feelings of cultural oppression, the nation's fragile economy, and civil militia oppression.

How could Pakistanis be so delusional that they almost forgot Munir was the person they despised, and they started backing him up when their country could not even afford a war? How did their vision become so blurry, despite the fact that the enemy was hiding behind their own back, smirking and mocking its own citizens and understanding their key to ignition? Who is a greater enemy: the one who responds precisely to terror hub attacks, or the one who leads your country to civil and economic collapse?

KASHMIR TAKES THE BULLET:

Munir planned meticulously and attacked where sentiments were at their peak; he hit the Hindu-Muslim divide nerve, revoked sentiments about Kashmir among their people with his speech on April 16th, six days before the Pahalgam attack, while also disturbing Kashmir's peace, coating it with the voice of terror and tensions, severely affecting the valley's tourism industry.

Kashmir cried on India's behalf, marching through the streets in solidarity, condemning the attack and referring to the newly married girl as their daughter. They opposed the attack, spoke out strongly against it, and stood firm in support of the nation. Finally, Kashmiris were on the verge of financial prosperity thanks to thriving tourism and trade, when a thunderbolt struck.

What better way to demonstrate service and empathy than to refund the fares of people staying in hotels, ensure their safety, and then come out to the streets crying, asking how a tourist on our land was affected. Instead, they could have attacked and killed us. It was heartbreaking to witness their suffering, and it is concerning to see the deserted streets of Pahalgam and other tourist destinations with cancelled reservations, fearing that Kashmir was unsafe.

TRUMP'OLOGY AND VANCE’CISM?

INDIA'S DIPLOMATIC TIES: A HAUNTING QUESTION.

It is high time we address the fundamentals of Trump'ology and Vance'cism? To be honest, I never understood Trump's hypocritical ideology and shifting bases, but J.D. Vance, America's vice president at the time in India, stated unequivocally that "we are not going to fundamentally involve ourselves in a war that is none of our business." That was brutal, and Trump's hypocrisy went far beyond the scope of human psychology.

The entire world needs to know how Pakistan received a one-billion-dollar loan from the International Monetary Fund while cultivating terrorism on its soil. Out of the 25 countries on the IMF Panel, not one supported India. India was the only nation to abstain from a 2.5$ billion loan to Pakistan.

This raises serious concerns about India's diplomatic relations. How did we suffer such a significant blow to our bilateral and multilateral relations when our Prime Minister visited multiple countries on several occasions to strengthen ties with them? S. Jaishankar emerges as a strong, educated, and bold figure who provides accurate and clear answers, but India's diplomatic failure must be addressed. What were the underlying causes?

THE ROLE OF MEDIA:

The media is the fourth pillar of democracy, and it must serve as a watchdog and guardian for the other three. This is applicable to all journalists around the world; our voice and pen remain a sentiment to us. We keep the audience informed and educated, we bear primary responsibility for asking basic questions that must be answered for every civilian in the country.

There are some questions that must be addressed. Why did the nation not respond diplomatically to the mischievous Pakistani General's hateful speech on April 16th? Perhaps it was a provocative call out, hitting the jugular vein of Kashmir and targeting people's sentiments. Why was it not viewed as a serious threat?

WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED FROM A GEO-POLITICAL STANDPOINT?

If viewed diplomatically and geopolitically, the world's nations would have persuaded both nations to agree to de-escalate, as it was a war between two nuclear-armed nations.

India is superior to Pakistan in terms of defense infrastructure, has a growing economy, and takes care of its own business; however, the corrosion of war and its aftermath, with inflation and a damaged economy, would have caused major problems for the country if the calculations had not been meticulously planned strategically. Pakistan, on the other hand, would not have survived the devastation and destruction of war.

One alarming question that constantly triggers me is how the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Shehbaz Sharif could threaten the entire world by stating "If we do not survive, no one will," implying a nuclear threat? Is this how leaders of democratic countries respond? Even superpower nations avoid using such words or phrases. Was it a threat to India, or, in retrospect, to the entire world? And what was Pakistan celebrating the victory of?

India's trade relations extend to the nations of the OIC "Organisation of Islamic Corporation," and neither China would have advised Pakistan to go all ballistic and nuclear. The nations that approached India were subtle, advising the country not to go rogue with the situation in South East Asia.

Moscow stood with India as its most powerful ally ever, but with the Ukraine-Russia war, how much attention could Russia have paved the way? India outnumbers Pakistan in the air, on land, and at sea, and the spirit and loyalty of our Indian armed forces to those who have given their lives for this country and its soil remains our greatest strength, whereas Pakistani high army officials were resigning.

THE FUTURE OF INDIA:

India needs to think about strengthening its diplomatic ties, and the eight-member delegation team, which includes Mr. Shashi Tharoor and Owasi, is a welcome step in that direction. It conveys a clear message about India's diversity and intelligence. But this time, the ties must be absolutely clear. India also achieved a significant victory with its indigenously developed "Akash," demonstrating that the country has brilliant minds and should invest more in indigenously built defence infrastructure and research projects.

We can also look for partnerships with countries that can work with Indian minds to develop robust defense infrastructure. Also, what would the future of Indo-Pak relations be like? What about the Indus Water Treaty and the Shimla Agreement? What is the ultimate solution to end this all-consuming war?How does the future of India from geo political stand point look like?

©2025MuneetaAneja

Editorial compiled by Muneeta Aneja, according to research, analysis, documentation, with investigative and interpretative point of view. Views expressed are personal.