Operation Sindoor: Insights from Lt Gen Khandare on India's Strategic Gains

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aug 18 (PTI) – In the wake of Operation Sindoor, India has gained clarity on its diplomatic allies, stated Lieutenant General Vinod Khandare (retired), the former principal adviser to the Ministry of Defence. Speaking in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, during an event organized by a local NGO, the Army veteran underscored that war imposes significant economic pressures and emphasized the ongoing need to bolster civil defence, which he identified as a persistent vulnerability.

The operation, conducted in response to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, saw India destroy nine terror camps within Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir through precision strikes in May. Discussing the operation's implications, Lt Gen Khandare emphasized the clarity gained regarding diplomatic support for India and the internal identification of fault lines and 'selfish interests.'

Highlighting India's advancements in critical technologies, Lt Gen Khandare stressed the importance of proficiency for those utilizing these technologies, emphasizing the complete chain from the lab to the battlefield. He also mentioned the major issue of border security, suggesting state governments should address civilian protection against drone attacks by considering regulations for shelters, taking cues from Israel and Ukraine.

When questioned on the sudden pause of Operation Sindoor despite its perceived success, Lt Gen Khandare explained that strategic discussions involved balancing war's economic pressures with India's development goals by 2047. He noted the pragmatic considerations required to determine appropriate punitive measures against Pakistan while maintaining focus on broader national objectives.

The government aimed to dismantle terrorism infrastructures and teach a critical lesson to terrorist organizations. Despite the initial success, retaliatory targeting of civilian areas by Pakistan prompted India to focus on military establishments. Some advocated advancing operations into PoK, but he described such actions as costly and requiring extensive preparation, much like deliberations observed in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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