India, June 7 -- In Op Sindoor, our actions were aimed at forcing Pakistan to change its behaviour of using terrorism as an instrument of state policy. But have our political will and military action ensured deterrence?

New Delhi: After 88 hours of clinical precision strikes, the Indian Armed Forces, which had been given full operational freedom following the heinous terror attack at Pahalgam, Kashmir on 22 April, achieved their objectives in a calibrated, controlled, and decisive manner. What also stood out in an era of unending conflicts was the wise drawing of a finish line.

Operation Sindoor represented an evolution in our war-fighting doctrine, showcasing the capability and ability of our Armed Forces. There was a marked escalation...