Operation Sindoor's 22-minute airstrikes disrupted Pakistan's decision-making cycle completely: Army chief

In what can be called further insight into India's Operation Sindoor last year where Pakistan's terror establishments were targeted after the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi listed turning points in the clash with India's hostile neighbour which ultimately led to Pakistan to ask for a ceasefire soon after.

Dwivedi, who addressed a press conference, said, "The first turning point was the 22-minute strike we carried out on the terror targets. Their decision-making cycle was completely disrupted, and it took them time to understand what was happening."

Operation Sindoor was carried out in the early hours of May 7 eliminating at least 100 terrorists in response to the horrific terror attack that killed Indian tourists in the picturesque Pahalgam valley.

Indian armed forces had launched a series of precision missile strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir under this military action, which resulted in a four-day conflict between India and Pakistan.

He elaborated, "There was a second turning point... On the morning of the May 10, certain instructions were given to all three branches of the armed forces regarding what would happen if this war escalated. Those who needed to understand it, understood it," the Army chief said.

Answering as to why Pakistan decided to seek a ceasefire with India, Dwivedi said, "They had complete information from satellites about which ship, which strike or pivot, which core unit, or which aircraft was moving where—when they connected the dots, they said that the time has come to stop this war here."

On May 10, Pakistan's DGMO contacted India's DGMO and appealed for a halt to military operations, Indian armed forces had said.

Operation Sindoor remains ongoing and any misadventure by the adversary will be dealt with effectively, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday, sending a firm message to Pakistan.

The General also said the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China has been stable, but it needs constant vigil.

(With PTI inputs)