Operation Sindoor, India’s targeted military response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, has emerged as a defining moment in the country’s ongoing battle against cross-border terrorism. Launched on the intervening night of May 6 and 7, the operation saw coordinated strikes on nine terror sites located in Pakistan and PoK.
Beyond the precision of the military action, Operation Sindoor has captured national attention for its emotional symbolism. The operation’s name and logo were unveiled during a media briefing led by Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, both of whom have been lauded for their leadership and composure.
The name ‘Sindoor’ was chosen to pay tribute to the women widowed in the Pahalgam attack, drawing on the cultural significance of sindoor – the red vermilion worn by married Hindu women. The operation’s logo, designed by Lieutenant Colonel Harsh Gupta and Havaldar Surinder Singh, features a traditional sindoor bowl – O in block letters—set against a black background. The vermilion appears spilled and scattered, resembling spattered blood, serving as a haunting reminder of the attack’s human cost.
The logo was shared by the Army immediately after the launch of the operation and has since become a powerful visual symbol of India’s resolve.
Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi, during his first visit to Gujarat following the strikes, strongly condemned Pakistan for “nurturing hatred” against India. Addressing a rally in Dahod, he praised Operation Sindoor as a reflection of the nation’s deeper values.
“Operation Sindoor is not just a military action – it is an expression of India’s ethos and emotions,” the Prime Minister said. “Anyone who dares to wipe the sindoor from the foreheads of our sisters will face swift and decisive retribution.”
The operation has been widely hailed for its strategic precision and emotional resonance, marking a unified stance against terrorism while honouring those affected by the violence.
