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Terrorism Cover Story

Years
of Vikas Yatra

Zero Tolerance Towards Terrorism

India firmly maintains that there is no such distinction as “good terrorism” or “bad terrorism.” It is an assault on
humanity, liberty, and civilization. Consequently, the Central Government remains resolute in its policy of zero tolerance
towards terror. The world has witnessed this commitment firsthand through the Uri surgical strikes, the Balakot air
strikes, and Operation Sindoor. By executing precise, stern, and decisive strikes, a clear message was conveyed to the world:
India does not seek war, but terrorism will absolutely not be tolerated.

Operation Sindoor

n In April 2025, following a brutal conducting aerial operations n The strikes targeted major
terrorist attack on civilians in targeting key objectives such as the ammunition depots and airbases—
Pahalgam, India launched Operation Noor Khan Air Base and Rahim such as those in Sargodha and
Sindoor. Yar Khan Air Base. Bholari—where F-16 and JF-17

n Precise retaliatory strikes were carried n The Navy deployed its Carrier fighter jets were stationed. As a
out against nine terrorist camps located Battle Group (CBG), equipped result, approximately 20% of the
in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied with MiG-29K fighter jets and Pakistan Air Force’s infrastructure
Jammu & Kashmir. airborne early warning helicopters. was destroyed.
n The Indian Army utilized drone strikes, n Alongside its tactical success, the n More than 50 people—including
artillery fire, and multi-layered air operation delivered a powerful Squadron Leader Usman Yusuf
defense systems to neutralize threats strategic message—demonstrating and four airmen—were killed
without crossing international borders. India’s capability to execute in the bombing of the Bholari
Airbase. Several Pakistani fighter
n This operation stands as an exemplary coordinated military actions across jets were also destroyed.
demonstration of coordination among land, air, and sea domains.
the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. n Satellite imagery captured before n Operation Sindoor has drawn a
new red line: if terrorism is a state
n The Indian Air Force executed and after the strike on the policy, it will be met with a clear
precision strikes against terrorist Shahbaz Air Base in Jacobabad and forceful response.
infrastructure within Pakistan, clearly illustrates the extent of the
destruction.

Within a mere three hours, India targeted 11 military bases—
including Noor Khan, Rafiqui, Murid, Sukkur, Sialkot, Pasrur, Chunian,
Sargodha, Skardu, Bholari, and Jacobabad.