New Delhi – Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has described the newly released book Operation Sindoor: The Untold Stories of India’s Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan as a benchmark for future military strategy. Written by Lt. Gen. K.J.S. Dhillon (Retd), the book was launched on Friday at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi.
General Dwivedi praised the book as a tribute to the Army’s courage and professionalism, especially along the Line of Control. “The Indian Army moved with rhythmic precision during Operation Sindoor, showing perfect coordination from soldiers on the ground to senior commanders, and involving civil and state administration,” he said at the launch event.
He added that the operation reflected India’s resolve and was guided by “strategic clarity and a whole-of-nation approach.” According to him, every move during the operation, including deliberate pauses, carried long-term consequences and had to be carefully thought out in terms of time, space, resources, and objectives.
Operation Sindoor was India’s strong response to the April 22, 2025 terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, where militants backed by Pakistan killed 26 civilians. The victims included newlyweds, elderly parents, and trekkers. The attack, carried out by the Resistance Front – a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba supported by Pakistan’s Army and intelligence agency ISI, was seen as an attempt to create religious divisions in India.
India answered with precision strikes on terror camps in Bahawalpur and Muridke, linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, as well as launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The four-day operation, later known as Operation Sindoor, highlighted India’s military modernization, professional planning, and diplomatic balance.
General Dwivedi said the operation had no precedent, and he personally consulted many veterans before final decisions were made. He called the book “foundational,” saying it will serve as a reference point for research scholars, military strategists, and future planners. It also includes lessons on media handling, international diplomacy, and the importance of narrative control during conflicts.
Lt. Gen. Dhillon’s book provides a detailed account of the strikes, the emotions of the soldiers, the challenges they faced, and the larger message India conveyed to the world. With photos and never-before-shared details, the book has already become a bestseller in the category of political freedom and security.
“Operation Sindoor is not just a military story,” Gen. Dwivedi said, “it is a story of India’s unity, resilience, and determination against terrorism.”
Book Blurb
A definitive account of India’s decisive military response to Pakistan-backed terrorism ― told by Lt Gen K.J.S. Dhillon, one of India’s most respected Army commanders.
On 22 April 2025, the Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, south Kashmir, witnessed a horrifying attack when heavily armed terrorists from the Resistance Front, a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), fully sponsored by the Pakistan Army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), shattered its serenity with gunfire, killing twenty-six innocent individuals and injuring several others. The victims included newlyweds, elderly parents and solo trekkers. A Hindu professor narrowly escaped death by reciting the kalma, a Christian sacrificed his life to save his family and a local Muslim was killed while saving others. This was an attempt to rupture India’s religious harmony and create widespread outrage in the country.
India chose to respond to this incident, which shook not just the nation but the world, with Operation SINDOOR, showcasing its military modernization and might. The mission targeted terror camps, including the ones in Bahawalpur and Muridke, linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and LeT, respectively, and terrorist launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. India’s response demonstrated military professionalism, technological maturity and diplomatic sagacity, ensuring regional stability while delivering a powerful message against Pakistan and its terror factory. This book carries minute details and a blow-by-blow account of the ‘Four-Day War’ between two hostile nuclear powers. The author underscores the intelligent use of media and social media in the battle of narratives, discusses the ‘new normal’ and emerging rules of engagement, and suggests a way forward.
Offering hitherto unrevealed information, Lt Gen. ‘Tiny’ Dhillon (Retd) opens a window to Operation SINDOOR, a testament to the strength of the Indian military and the unity of India when confronted with an adverse situation. With visuals from the destroyed target areas, this book is a powerful reminder of the impact of terrorism and the enduring hope for peace and justice.
Operation SINDOOR is a must-read for everyone.