Marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday (May 7, 2026) released exclusive footage from the military operation targeting terrorist infrastructure linked to the deadly Pahalgam attack. The 88-second video offers a gripping glimpse into the scale, precision and coordination behind one of India’s recent counter-terror operations.
One year of Operation Sindoor | PM Modi says Indian forces gave fitting response to terrorism
With a prologue ‘A Nation’s Resolve’, the video opens with Prime Minister Narendra Modi declaring, saying “India will identify and punish every terrorist and their backers”. The statement sets the tone for series of high-level war-room deliberations featuring National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and senior military officials overseeing the operation’s strategic planning. The footage then transitions into action sequences, showcasing fighter jets taking to the skies for precision strikes, alongside visuals of advanced naval warfare systems and coordinated military deployment. The video underscores the seamless tri-services coordination and technological capability employed during Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack.
