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India Launches Operation Sindoor

Posted 08 May 2025

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In response to the terror attack in Pahalgam, India has launched Operation Sindoor, the largest cross-border strike on terrorist infrastructure since Balakot. 

  • India cited its right to respond and pre-empt as well as deter more cross-border attacks like Pahalgam.

About Operation Sindoor              

  • It is a major military offensive targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
  • The strikes were measured, calibrated, and non-escalatory, and Indian forces used niche technology weapons capable of precision strike
  • Pakistan responded that it reserves the right to respond in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter

India’s Precision Strike Weapons 

  • SCALP (Storm Shadow) Missile: It is an air-launched, long-range (450 km) cruise missile, specifically designed for deep-strike operations against high-value targets.
  • HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range):  A precision-guided, stand-off munition with a range of 50-70 kilometres.
  • Loitering Munitions (referred to as kamikaze drones):  These drone systems hover over designated areas &, either autonomously/under remote control, identify & neutralise threats.
  • METEOR: It is a new-generation Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) system that is effective in dense electronic-warfare environments.
  • BRAHMOS: These supersonic cruise missiles operate on a ‘Fire and Forget Principle’, adopting varieties of flights on its way to the target.

Article 51 of the UN Charter

  • It states that the UN Charter does not impair the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence if an armed attack occurs against a UN member. 
  • It urges the UN Security Council to take measures necessary to maintain international peace and security. 
  • It states that measures taken by Members in the exercise of this right of self-defence shall be immediately reported to the Security Council.
  • Tags :
  • Terrorism
  • Pahalgam Terror Attack
  • Operation Sindoor
  • Article 51 of the UN Charter
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