The operation’s name carried an intricate symbolism, which is now seen as a mark of feminine identity, power and also a retribution for killing civilians in front of their wives

Operation Sindoor: Bahawalpur, Pakistan’s 12th largest city, was specifically chosen due to its significance as the central hub for Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi led the Indian government’s briefing on ‘Operation Sindoor’.