Operation Sindoor: India Hits Back Hard, Exposes Pakistan's Terror Playbook
In a bold and strategic move, India carried out precision military strikes on May 7 under Operation Sindoor, targeting nine identified terror infrastructures deep inside Pakistan-occupied territory. This was in direct retaliation for the horrific terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam area on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians. What followed not only rattled Pakistan but also unmasked the lies they were trying to feed the world.
But the drama didn’t end with the strikes. The real twist came the very next day when images started surfacing of Pakistani army personnel attending funerals of the so-called "civilians" who were actually hardcore terrorists.
Terrorists Get State Honours? Seriously, Pakistan?
In a press conference held by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday evening, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri minced no words. Holding up a photo that’s now gone viral in diplomatic circles, Misri pointed out how Pakistan held state-level funerals — complete with coffins draped in national flags — for the three slain terrorists.
📸 Picture this: Coffins of Qari Abdul Malik, Khalid, and Mudassir, all known terror operatives, lying in state under the Pakistani flag, with army personnel in full attendance. This wasn’t some low-key burial. This was a grand affair with top-level security, public prayers, and even Pakistan’s civil bureaucrats turning up.
Now pause and think — if they were civilians, why such grand state-sponsored honours? Why are banned terror organisations like Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) participating in their last rites? And most importantly, what was the Pakistan Army doing there?
🔥 Highlights of Operation Sindoor:
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🇮🇳 Indian military targeted nine specific terror hubs, not random locations.
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🎯 Strikes were in direct response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
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☠️ Three known terrorists — Abdul Malik, Khalid, and Mudassir — were neutralised.
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📍 The strike site: Muridke, just 40 km from Lahore — a known base for terror outfits.
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💣 All locations were linked to cross-border terrorism directed into India.
Vikram Misri Calls Out Pakistan’s Double Standards
Misri, in a calm yet impactful statement, addressed the press and asked a question that has left many scratching their heads:
“If only civilians were killed in these attacks, I wonder what message this picture sends to all of you. Why are coffins draped in national flags, and why are they being given state honours? This is not how civilian funerals are usually carried out.”
And he’s absolutely right. The whole scenario stinks of Pakistan’s age-old tactic — deny, deflect, and double down on lies. While they cry foul on the international stage, back home they honour terrorists as "martyrs." That’s not just misleading — it’s dangerous.
Pakistani Bureaucrats & JuD Leaders Attend the Funeral
The funeral for these three terrorists was held in Muridke, a notorious hub for terror activities and the home turf of Jamaat-ud-Dawah, the outfit run by Hafiz Saeed — yes, the same mastermind behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
As per PTI, members of JuD, including senior leaders, were present, along with representatives of the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League, JuD’s political wing. Tight security was deployed, and the funeral prayers were led by none other than Hafiz Abdul Rauf, a known JuD associate. These weren’t simple last rites — this was a show of power, defiance, and support for terrorism.
🚫 India Rejects Pakistan’s Civilian Casualty Claims
Pakistan’s official stance? They claim that Indian forces deliberately targeted civilian areas and even religious sites. But India has rejected those claims outright.
“Let me make this absolutely clear — every single target was verified terrorist infrastructure. The buildings were being used to shelter, train, or mobilise terrorists. If Pakistan is using religious sites as human shields or terror safe houses, that’s on them,” said Vikram Misri.
He added that Pakistan has a long history of misusing religious cover to radicalise and train youth into jihadi networks, and that India’s operations were meticulously planned to avoid civilian casualties.
International Community Watching Closely
India’s actions have drawn global attention — not criticism. Several countries have quietly acknowledged India’s right to self-defence and the need to crack down on terror havens operating with impunity.
What’s damaging for Pakistan is the visual evidence — when you hold state funerals for terrorists and still pretend they were innocent civilians, it blows a hole in your credibility. That’s exactly what Vikram Misri highlighted with the photo that is now circulating across international diplomatic circles.
India's Message Loud and Clear: No More Tolerance for Terror
This entire episode is more than just a counterstrike. It’s a powerful message to Pakistan and the world:
✅ India will respond decisively to terror attacks.
✅ Terror launchpads across the border are not safe anymore.
✅ Diplomatic spin won’t work when facts — and photos — are this clear.
✅ Pakistan’s strategy of denial and glorification of terrorists is now exposed.
🛑 Why This Matters for Every Indian
Let’s be real — this is not just a border issue. Terrorism affects every Indian, and for years we've tolerated cross-border attacks while Pakistan kept giving sanctuary to groups like LeT and JuD.
But the times have changed. Surgical strikes in 2016. Balakot in 2019. And now, Operation Sindoor. India is no longer waiting to be attacked — we’re proactively defending our people, and the world is starting to notice.
Final Thoughts: Who’s Fooling Whom?
Pakistan’s old playbook — blaming India while sheltering terrorists — is wearing thin. When images show army personnel at funerals, when banned outfits are operating openly, and when state honours are given to known jihadis, you can't expect the world to buy the "innocent civilian" narrative.
India’s message through Operation Sindoor is unambiguous: Terrorism will not be tolerated, and those behind it — directly or indirectly — will be held accountable.
As Vikram Misri rightly said, “It doesn’t seem to make much sense to us… but maybe in Pakistan, giving terrorists state funerals is just business as usual.”
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