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​Operation Sindoor anniversary: How India’s 88-hour military response played out - in photos

Last updated on - May 7, 2026, 11:44 IST
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Pahalgam terror attack triggers Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 26 people. The attack became the trigger for India’s largest cross-border military response in recent years.

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India strikes terror infrastructure across 9 locations

India launched Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure across nine locations linked to cross-border militant groups.

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India prepares calibrated response after Pahalgam attack

In the days following the attack, India’s political and military leadership held a series of high-level meetings to prepare a calibrated response.

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Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba bases targeted in Operation Sindoor

The armed forces carried out coordinated strikes on the "Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur" and the "Lashkar-e-Taiba base in Muridke."

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Army, Air Force and Navy coordinate in 88-hour conflict

The 88-hour conflict showcased coordinated operations involving the Army, Air Force and Navy, alongside India’s layered air-defence systems.

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Border surveillance intensified amid drone and infiltration threats

Security forces intensified surveillance along border regions as authorities responded to drone activity and infiltration attempts.

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Operation Sindoor highlights push for indigenous defence technology

Operation Sindoor highlighted the role of indigenous defence technology under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. (Image: PTI)

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Operation sparks nationwide support and security debate

Across India, the operation sparked public displays of support for the armed forces and renewed debate on national security and deterrence.

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