Operation Sindoor involves 'women' ... their sadness and innocence ::::: Rafale jets armed with SCALP cruise missiles and HAMMER precision-guided munitions were used

 Scalp, Hammer: India's weapons of choice to hit Pak terror camps

First visual proof of airstrike in Pakistan, Hafiz Saeed-linked mosque hit

Operation Sindoor: Rafale jets armed with SCALP cruise missiles and HAMMER precision-guided munitions were used for the strikes on terror camps in Pakistan. 

China says India's operation 'regrettable'

In response to a question on escalating tensions between the South Asian rivals, the foreign ministry spokesperson, said they were "concerned" about the ongoing situation and asked both countries to "remain calm, exercise restraint and refrain from taking actions that may further complicate the situation".

                   With swift strike, Modi prevents Opposition criticism and also Pakistan from hijacking narrative :::: Op Sindoor

Having a range of 300 km, much of the Scalp missile's accuracy is due to its advanced navigation system, which uses INS, GPS and terrain referencing. The missile is manufactured by MBDA, a European consortium.

"Request No One be boastful of #IndiansurgicalStrike on terror camps operating inside Pakistan. Its was a strike back of relief for a nation which was in pain on the loss of innocent lives. Thank Government of India for a mature and restrained strike," former police official Kiran Bedi. 

The missile strikes deep inside Pakistan targeting terror camps were not just calibrated but also had a high impact. And India's weapons of choice were the Scalp cruise missiles and HAMMER precision-guided munitions that were equipped on the Rafale fighter jets, sources said.

Moments after the break of midnight, missiles rained down on nine locations in Pakistan, including Bahawalpur and Muridke, the strongholds of terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba respectively.  

The image of Operation Sindoor has a black background with the words 'Operation Sindoor' written in white. 

One of the Os in Sindoor is a round pot filled with vermillion powder worn by married Hindu women in the parting of their hair.

The military move was aptly named 'Operation Sindoor' as terrorists had targeted Hindu men and the April 22, 2025 tragedy had left several Hindu women wailing as their husbands were killed mercilessly and without any provocation.  

Apart from the Air Force, the Navy and the Army were also involved in the operation - a retaliation to the horrific attack in Pahalgam by Pakistan-based terrorists that left 25 tourists and a local person dead.

                         The Scalp, also known as Storm Shadow, is an air-launched cruise missile 

The choice of Scalp cruise missiles and HAMMER precision-guided munitions for Operation Sindoor underscores India's strategic move to strike specific terror infrastructure and avoid civilian casualties.

This time, India was bolstered with Rafales in its arsenal. During the Balakot airstrike in 2019, India deployed outdated Mirage 2000 jets to attack terror launchpads.

SCALP/STORM SHADOW

The Scalp, also known as Storm Shadow, is an air-launched cruise missile known for its stealth features designed for long-range deep strikes. What makes it a favourite of defence forces across the world is the fact that it is capable of being operated at night and in all weather.

India's diplomatic machinery was very quick in action. The team started working in full swing, reaching out to key international partners, trying to prevent Pakistan from hijacking the narrative.  

India briefed several countries about the strike it carried out on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir.

NSA Ajit Doval dialed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Other officials spoke to their counterparts in Russia and Saudi Arabia among many others.  

In a post on X, Rubio said, "I am monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan closely. I echo @POTUS's comments earlier today that this hopefully ends quickly and will continue to engage both the Indian and Pakistani leadership towards a peaceful resolution."

That Narendra Modi and his government are known for delivering is understood from the fact that since Uri in 2016 To Pahalgam 2025, Indian forces have given strong and befitting replies 

as many as thrice. 

This is unlike UPA regime under Manmohan Singh which was too busy pleasing Muslims and had ended up appeasing Pakistan.