Operation Sindoor: NSA Ajit Doval’s First Comments on 23‑Minute Strike Inside Pakistan
Today at the 62nd convocation of IIT Madras, India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval provided detailed remarks on Operation Sindoor, the swift military response launched after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
Target & Duration
Conducted on May 7 at around 1 a.m., the operation targeted nine terrorist camps located deep within Pakistan and PoK, not just along the border, and concluded in an impressive 23 minutes .
Precision Success
Doval emphasized that “we missed none”— all planned targets were accurately struck, with no collateral hits .
Indigenous Technology
The operation showcased India’s advanced, homegrown capabilities—from BrahMos missiles to drones and integrated air-defense systems .
Minimal Collateral on Indian Soil
Mocking foreign media reports of Pakistani retaliation within Indian borders, Doval challenged them: “Show me even one photo of damage in India—even a broken glass pane.” He stated unequivocally that no such damage occurred .
Pakistani Air Base Impact
Satellite imagery suggests damage to 13 Pakistani air bases, but Doval asserts that all action was strictly inside Pakistan, with no impact on India .
🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Reaction:
Pakistan’s military under Asim Munir responded by calling India’s actions “terrorism” and branding its broader stance as a legitimate struggle, renewing tensions in the region .
🔍 Why This Matters:
Demonstrates India’s strategic discipline—tightly controlled response, careful target selection, and use of domestic tech.
Heightens diplomatic stakes, as India rebuts cross-border claims and demands accountability from international media.
🌐 Bottom Line:
Operation Sindoor marks a calculated and precise military operation by India—nine terror camps neutralized in 23 minutes, using indigenous tech, with zero damage on Indian territory. NSA Doval’s public remarks underscore both military success and narrative dominance.