With reference to Operation Sindoor, consider the following statements: 1. The operation was launched following a terror attack in Srinagar. 2. The operation demonstrated a reach of 1,200 km in breadth and 200 km in depth. 3. The operation targeted a total of twelve terror infrastructures. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Operation Sindoor demonstrated 1,200 km reach with zero collateral damage against terror bases

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Terrorism & insurgency (J&K, North-East)· Prelims· 25 October 2026

Precision strikes and strategic deterrence: a GS3 Internal Security case study on cross-border counter-terrorism.

Why in news

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh stated that the Indian Air Force's 'Operation Sindoor' successfully targeted terror infrastructures across a 1,200 km reach with zero collateral damage.

Background

Operation Sindoor was a four-day operation launched following a terror attack in Pahalgam. It targeted nine infrastructures, specifically including the Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters in Bahawalpur and the Lashkar-e-Taiba base in Muridke.

Facts for Prelims

FactOperation Sindoor demonstrated a reach of 1,200 km in breadth and 200 km in depth.
PlaceBahawalpur and Muridke were the specific locations of targeted terror infrastructures.
PostAir Chief Marshal A.P. Singh is the official who reported the operation's success.
FactThe operation targeted a total of nine infrastructures.

Prelims practice question

With reference to Operation Sindoor, consider the following statements:

The operation was launched following a terror attack in Srinagar.
The operation demonstrated a reach of 1,200 km in breadth and 200 km in depth.
The operation targeted a total of twelve terror infrastructures.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The operation was launched following a terror attack in Pahalgam. Statement 3 is incorrect: The operation targeted a total of nine infrastructures.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the strategic implications of India's capability-centric approach toward neutralizing cross-border terror infrastructures while ensuring zero collateral damage.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Precision doctrine: Balancing offensive kinetic strikes with the requirement to minimize non-combatant casualties
Strategic deterrence: Using long-range aerial reach to signal capabilities against non-state actors in neighboring territories

Keywords: Capability-centric approach · Cross-border terrorism · Strategic deterrence · Precision strikes · Non-state actors

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