Save your lives first : Pak Commanders Heard Saying During Op Sindoor as Indian Precision Strikes Rattle Pakistani Forces, Expose Breakdown in Military Command
Save your lives first : Pak Commanders Heard Saying During Op Sindoor revealed intercepted messages as in a striking display of military precision and strategic depth, the Indian Army’s retaliatory offensive under Operation Sindoor has not only eliminated over 100 terrorists but also triggered widespread chaos and a visible breakdown in command among Pakistani forces stationed near the Line of Control (LoC). The operation, launched in response to the massacre of 26 Indian tourists in Pahalgam by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, is being hailed by defence analysts as one of India’s most effective cross-border counterterror operations in recent years.
According to high-level military sources, the strikes were aimed specifically at terror launch pads and camps operating in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with a strict mandate to avoid civilian infrastructure. The Indian Army targeted nine terror hubs, including facilities in Sawai Nala and the Syedna Bilal Camp near Muzaffarabad, dealing a heavy blow to the terror infrastructure long protected by the Pakistani establishment.
Panic in the Pakistani Ranks
One of the most telling outcomes of Operation Sindoor has been the psychological and operational breakdown within the Pakistani military. Intercepted communications, accessed by the Indian Army and shared with IANS , a news agency, paint a picture of disarray and fear.
A particularly revealing intercept came from the 75th Infantry Brigade of the Pakistan Army, which is stationed in the critical Muzaffarabad sector. During the operation, a commander of the brigade refused to return to his post when contacted by his subordinates. His response, reportedly, was, “The office will open later, save your lives first.”
In another intercepted transmission, junior officers are heard describing the commander’s disappearance: “Our commander sahab escaped with great difficulty. He’s offering namaz in a mosque. He’s sent his men here and said he will return only when things calm down.”
The Pakistani military’s inability to maintain order or morale under the pressure of India’s offensive has raised serious questions about the preparedness and leadership of its frontline brigades in PoK.
Heavy Pakistani Casualties and Tactical Losses
While the Indian Army has refrained from releasing an official casualty count, sources confirm that at least 64 Pakistani soldiers were killed and over 96 wounded. One high-profile casualty was Captain Hasnain Shah of the 16th Baloch Regiment, who was killed in action in the Haji Peer sector. His body was later transported to Abbottabad by the 6th Pakistani Brigade.
The strikes also resulted in the destruction of two major terror launch pads and a series of training camps used by Pakistan-based terror outfits to infiltrate operatives into Jammu and Kashmir. Indian forces ensured that the precision of the attacks was such that only military and terror-linked targets were hit, leaving civilian areas untouched.
Strategic Response to the Pahalgam Massacre
The genesis of Operation Sindoor lies in the horrifying April 22 attack in Pahalgam, where 26 Indian tourists, including women and children, were brutally murdered by militants backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The incident sparked outrage across India and drew widespread condemnation from the international community.
Within 72 hours of the massacre, Indian intelligence agencies had traced the attackers’ route back to PoK, prompting swift action from New Delhi. The Indian Army’s Northern Command devised Operation Sindoor as a limited yet forceful punitive strike to dismantle the support network that enabled the Pahalgam assault.
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Pakistani Retaliation and India’s Measured Response
Though India refrained from targeting civilian infrastructure, Pakistani forces responded by shelling Indian military and civilian areas across the LoC, further escalating tensions. In retaliation, the Indian Army dismantled several Pakistani forward military posts involved in the attacks.
According to Indian officials, the operation’s name—Sindoor, symbolizing sacredness and sacrifice—was chosen to underscore both the sanctity of Indian lives and the resolve to protect them.
A Shift in Strategic Posture
Operation Sindoor marks a notable shift in India’s military strategy, emphasizing precision strikes backed by robust intelligence rather than broad-spectrum warfare. Defence experts suggest the operation sends a clear message to Pakistan: that India will no longer tolerate proxy wars and state-sponsored terror without consequence.
Former Northern Army Commander Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain noted, “What distinguishes Operation Sindoor is its scale, speed, and impact. It demonstrated that India is not only capable of responding swiftly but also of executing targeted strikes that disrupt the adversary’s morale and infrastructure.”
As India reinforces its counterterror posture and maintains high alert across its northern borders, Operation Sindoor could serve as a defining moment in reshaping the rules of engagement along the volatile LoC. The international community, while closely monitoring the situation, has largely expressed support for India’s right to defend itself against terrorism.
With Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army has not only avenged the Pahalgam massacre but has also exposed deep vulnerabilities within the Pakistani military establishment—setting a new precedent for cross-border counterterrorism operations.
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