Operation Sindoor: India Targets Terror Camps in PoK, Closes Airports as Precautionary Measure
Historic Women Officers’ Contribution to Strategic Operation; Civil Aviation Affected Throughout North and West India
New Delhi: In a bold and strategic operation following Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir, India carried out Operation Sindoor, a targeted air strike on terror infrastructure well within Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
The operation has apparently destroyed nine key terrorist hubs, including launchpads and training camps, killing approx. 50 terrorists.
The strikes, conducted between 1:05 AM and 1:30 AM, were quick and precise, with minimum interference by civilians. As a routine security precaution, the Indian government and defence ministry have directed the shutdown of several civilian airports in northern and western India, causing mass flight cancellations.
Airports Closed Amid Strategic Security Measures
In order to provide safety to civilians and protect vital infrastructure in the event of any retaliatory strike, the following airports have been closed temporarily:
Dharamshala
Leh
Jammu
Srinagar
Amritsar
Chandigarh
As an additional measure, air travel in a portion of western India has also been affected. Flights to and from the following places have experienced disruptions:
Rajkot
Bhuj
Jamnagar
Bikaner
Passengers flying to or from these regions are requested to contact their respective airlines for rescheduling or alternative arrangements. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) remains in close consultation with security authorities and will update further as developments unfold.
A Clear Message: India Will Not Tolerate Terror
At a special joint press conference convened by the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and the Ministry of External Affairs, officials offered limited but considerable information on the operation. Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh led the briefing, a historic first in that it marked the participation of women military officers at such a high level in an official operation debrief.
Colonel Qureshi declared, “We attacked nine large installations on the border, including valuable terrorist training centers and launch sites. All of them were effectively neutralized. This was not retaliation but a strong warning in the future.”
Women in Uniform Lead from the Front
Colonel Sofia Qureshi: A Pioneer in Military Leadership
A veteran Signals Corps officer from Gujarat, Colonel Sofia Qureshi is. Commissioned in 1999 from the Officers Training Academy, She was the first Indian woman to lead India’s 40-member team of a multinational military exercise in 2016.
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh: Precision in the Skies
An experienced helicopter pilot in the Indian Air Force, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh has flown over 2,500 hours across diverse and challenging terrain. She is known for her technical acumen and operational proficiency, both critical in high-stress missions like Operation Sindoor.
Their presence at the press conference was not symbolic—it was a strong message of India’s diverse strength and shifting military leadership.
Public Advisory and Future Steps
Indian government has urged travellers to remain informed on airlines’ websites and official statements. Closure of airports and flight inconvenience will be kept under constant monitoring as per the assessment of ground security.
Indian Air Force and DGCA continue to be kept in a high alert state while civilian safety is topmost on everyone’s agenda. Resumption of normal airline services will be made once there is a reconsideration of threat levels.
India United: Courage, Strategy, and Determination
Operation Sindoor is proof of India’s determination against terrorism and its willingness to protect national integrity with precision and power. Equipped with the military power on one hand and the inspiring influence of women officers on the other, this operation has demonstrated that New India is decisive, inclusive, and fearless.
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