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India’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, has revealed that Operation Sindoor resulted in over 100 Pakistani casualties along the Line of Control (LoC). The operation, carried out by the Indian Army, was a direct response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 civilian lives earlier this year.
Speaking at a press briefing, Lt Gen Ghai described Operation Sindoor as a “measured and well-planned” military action, aimed at destroying key terror bases across the border without escalating into a larger conflict. He said that Pakistan’s unusually high number of military funerals and gallantry awards announced around August 14, its Independence Day, were indirect evidence of the losses suffered during the Indian strikes.
The DGMO explained that India used precision targeting, based on verified intelligence, to dismantle nine terror hubs, including those linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. “Our focus was on accuracy, not aggression,” he said, adding that the operation was supported by satellite data, surveillance inputs, and human intelligence from the ground.
The Indian Army launched the offensive soon after the Pahalgam attack, which had shocked the nation. Over the next 96 days, Indian troops tracked down and neutralized the three main attackers responsible for the massacre. Lt Gen Ghai said the militants were found hiding deep in the forests, weak and malnourished, before they were cornered and killed. “It was like finding a needle in a haystack,” he remarked, describing the difficulty of the long manhunt.
Lt Gen Ghai also revealed that India had taken diplomatic and economic steps alongside military measures. This included the temporary suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a key water-sharing agreement with Pakistan. However, he emphasized that the Indian government and armed forces maintained full restraint and ensured that the operation stayed within limits of international norms. “Our objective was not to escalate. It was justice and deterrence,” he stated firmly.
The DGMO further noted that Pakistan’s army leadership was facing growing pressure internally after the Pahalgam incident. He suggested that Islamabad’s aggressive posturing along the LoC was an attempt to distract from domestic unrest and global criticism over its handling of terror networks.
Operation Sindoor officially concluded on May 10, shortly after backchannel diplomatic communications resumed between India and Pakistan. Since then, the border has seen heightened surveillance and tighter defense preparedness, though India has avoided further military engagement.
While details of the operation remain classified, military observers say Operation Sindoor demonstrates India’s evolving strategy one that combines military precision, intelligence-driven planning, and diplomatic signaling. Analysts believe the operation has sent a clear message that any cross-border terror strike will invite a firm, calculated, and undeniable response.
For now, both nations remain on alert. The Indian Army continues to monitor infiltration attempts and drone movements along the LoC, while Pakistan’s silence on the casualty numbers has raised questions within its own defense circles. Operation Sindoor may have ended, but its message endures that India will no longer respond passively to terror, and every act of violence across the border will be met with clarity, control, and consequence.
