Operation Sindoor: Revenge of the Pahalgam Massacre

A peaceful spring afternoon in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, a scenic tourist destination in the Kashmir region of India, was transformed into a blood-soaked horror show on April 22, 2025. In grim recollection of the dark days of terrorism in the area, the heavily armed attackers had surprised a group of tourists and gunned them down in cold blood.

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Dr Jyotsana Mishra

The writer is an esteemed academic and researcher, specialising in Defence and Strategic Studies, mainly focusing on the Indo-Pacific region and India’s maritime security. She is the author of a well-regarded book on India’s maritime security challenges, a work that has significantly contributed to the understanding of this complex issue.

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