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It took just 23 minutes for the Indian Air Force to bypass and jam Pakistan's Chinese-supplied air defence systems during Operation Sindoor , launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people. On May 7, 2025, the Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan. Put in a broader context, Operation Sindoor signals a shift in India’s counter-terror doctrine. In a high-level military operation launched in the early hours of Wednesday (May 7), India carried out precision strikes on nine terror-linked sites located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The mission , codenamed ‘ Operation Sindoor ,’ targeted long-standing hubs associated with terrorism, dismantling critical infrastructure used by groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM). In Jaisalmer, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted a thorough assessment of the army's readiness, urging continuous vigilance against potential threats. He lauded the ongoing efforts of Operation Sindoor , which aims for regional stability and peace. The minister also observed cutting-edge demonstrations from newly formed battalions prepared for contemporary challenges, reinforcing India's commitment to self-reliance in counter-terrorism strategies.