Op Sindoor: What has Emerged?
On Operation Sindoor and what it set off, there has been endless news, fake news, wishful news and “what one hoped was true” all jostling for attention and belief. Even now, the dust has not settled and both sides claim victory. It is in this context that I found Pranay Kotasthane’s post refreshing. He says India’s action was significant on 3 fronts: (1) It struck terror hubs not just in PoK but also deep inside Pakistan “proper”; (2) There was no element of surprise; the build up wasn’t hidden though Pakistan didn’t know what exactly would happen. Or where . Or when exactly; (3) It was proportionate and limited to hit only elements Pakistan pretends it has nothing to do with. Either the Pakistanis are brazen and/or they can’t fully control certain terrorists came out when: “The photos of a US-designated terrorist leading the funeral function of terrorists’ coffins draped in Pakistani flags, with Pakistani military officials in the background, further reduc...