As the fog of the war of the initial Operation Sindoor settles, it seems that the Trump administration was working behind the scenes against India in a far more profound way than we thought. What does that mean for us? Let us analyze.
Nothing about Pakistan's behavior makes sense. Why is it acting like the sacrificial lamb tied to the tree by the hunter so he can get the lion? Yes, the hunter may or may not get the lion, but the lamb will be gone!
In one of the most significant speeches of this century, Indian PM Narendra Modi laid down his doctrine against terror. It will have a pathbreaking impact on the world. Our detailed analysis.
It was the night of fire and unprecedented attacks.
India has changed. And India this time means business.
This was February 2014. This retard was the UPA Defence Minister A.K. Antony who shameless shared that India did not have the funds to purchase the fighter planes! Why? Because the lady and her son stole all the money. That is where we were just before India's destiny changed.
Now, India has one of the best Air Defence systems in the world. Not just fighter jets.
Check this video.
Let's go ahead and check the details.
Late on May 8th into the early hours of May 9th, Pakistan launched a reckless escalation by firing a combination of drones, missiles, and artillery shells targeting civilian and military areas across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan.
India's response was swift and overwhelming.
Pakistan's offensive was a full-fledged attack with missiles and drone swarms in North India.
Cities that were attacked by Pakistan: Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj,
These have been marked on the map so the extent of the attack is clearly visible.
Every major drone swarm and missile barrage was intercepted by the Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and Air Defence Systems.
Indian forces also shot down three Pakistani fighter jets—including an F-16 and two JF-17s.
Not just that, India destroyed a very expensive Pakistani Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft.
The night skies lit up across North India as sirens blared, blackouts were ordered, and missile interception trails crisscrossed the air.
Despite Pakistan's desperate gambit, no critical damage was inflicted on Indian territory. All military bases at Jammu, Udhampur, and Pathankot remained secure.
The US Vice-President's response to the India-Pakistan conflict was terse and clear - "it's none of our business."
Here's what he said.
Decoding, it means:
1. We give "free hand to India and they can get this over with.
2. However, we won't let it turn into Nuclear.
Think-tanks in US also seem to be taking a clear stance this time.
Here's Michael Rubin, former Pentagon official and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, speaking on the conflict. He started by saying there is no moral equivalence between the two countries.
On May 7th, as part of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces executed precision strikes on nine high-value terror hubs across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The targets included: Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bahawalpur, Rawalakot, Chakswari, Bhimber, Neelum Valley, Jhelum, and Chakwal.
Let’s focus on two of the most strategically and ideologically significant targets: Bahawalpur and Muzaffarabad.
Located approximately 100 kilometers deep inside Pakistan’s Punjab province, Bahawalpur has long been the ideological headquarters and operational womb of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
At the heart of Bahawalpur lies the sprawling complex known as Markaz Subhan Allah—also referred to as Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah. This is not just a mosque—it’s JeM's command fortress.
Since 2015, it has housed the leadership of JeM:
The origins of the complex date back to 2000, when Osama bin Laden reportedly donated ₹1 crore to build a mosque and guesthouse within the premises. It has since grown into a fortified enclave, now including:
Bahawalpur isn't just a city—it’s the brain of Pakistan’s jihadist export machinery. India’s targeting of this hub was not symbolic. It was a surgical message to the very roots of cross-border terrorism.
In Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, India targeted the infamous Syedna Bilal Camp—a long-standing sanctuary and training ground for both Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed recruits.
Perched along the Neelum River, directly across from the iconic Red Fort of Muzaffarabad, the camp has operated under the supervision of Pakistani Special Forces. It is not an isolated rogue element—it’s a strategic military asset camouflaged as a non-state actor’s base.
According to Indian military intelligence:
The camp is believed to have been established in the late 1990s or early 2000s, and over the years has trained not only Jaish operatives but also Lashkar-e-Taiba’s transnational jihad fighters.
By targeting the Syedna Bilal camp, India struck at the military-ISI-jihadist nexus—a critical gear in Pakistan’s terror infrastructure.
Among the nine high-value targets struck with surgical precision by the Indian Air Force during Operation Sindoor on May 7, one hit stands out for its symbolism and strategic impact—the strike on a major Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) complex in Bahawalpur.
It was not just a building that collapsed under the guided payload.
It was history turning a corner.
In that strike, Abdul Rauf Azhar, the blood-stained brother of JeM founder Maulana Masood Azhar, was eliminated. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) officially confirmed his death—a man whose name has haunted both Indian intelligence dossiers and international terror watchlists.
This wasn't just any commander.
Abdul Rauf Azhar was the de facto operational head of Jaish-e-Mohammed and a U.S.-sanctioned global terrorist. But more chillingly, he was the mastermind behind one of the most gruesome and widely condemned acts of Islamist terror in modern history—the beheading of American journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002.
That single act—filmed and released to the world—shook global consciousness. But while the West moved on, India did not forget.
Rauf was also one of the key planners of:
His death in Bahawalpur is more than a battlefield win. It is a strategic and moral milestone in India’s long war against Pakistan-sponsored jihad.
For two decades, Abdul Rauf Azhar operated under the shadow of Pakistani state protection—nurtured, armed, and shielded by the very military-intelligence complex that claims to fight terror. His end came not through a UN resolution or peace negotiation—but by the precision of Indian air power and the resolve of a nation that remembers its martyrs.
Here is the news item.
Please check this rather poignant story shared by former Wall Street Journal reported Asra Nomani, a Pakistani journalist regarding how Daniel Pearl was trapped. She shared it on her X account.
That Omar Sheikh that Asra Nomani talks about in her X post - well as per CNN and many other media reports - as well as Indian intelligence records - was the one who wired $100,000 to Mohammad Atta, the 9-11 hijacker.
Interestingly, Atta did not just receive that money; he also distributed it to the other hijackers. (Source: Suspected hijack bankroller freed by India in '99 / CNN). Omar Syed has many aliases, including Omar Sheikh and Sheik Syed.
Pray, then what the heck was CIA doing all this while?
As this is going on, reports are coming that the Pakistan Army Chief, Asim Munir - the man who started this whole escalation - may have been arrested.
That may not be surprising because just a little over a month back CNBC had reported about the deep discontent in the Pakistani Army against their Chief. The terror attack against India happened three weeks later.
What does this mean?
This is different.
As part of enhanced national security protocols:
Travelers are advised to check with airlines for flight updates.
Security forces have increased vigilance across all major civilian installations.
After the Indian Air Force’s precision strikes crippled terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7, the conflict has now decisively moved to the seas. In a bold escalation, the Indian Navy has opened a maritime front against Pakistan—the first such offensive since the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
At the center of this strike is INS Vikrant, India’s indigenously built aircraft carrier, currently deployed in the Arabian Sea. Defence sources confirm that INS Vikrant has launched a wave of missile strikes targeting key Pakistani naval installations—specifically the Karachi and Ormara naval bases. These are not symbolic targets. They are the spine of Pakistan’s maritime defense and logistics infrastructure.
Missiles launched by INS Vikrant reportedly hit strategic zones across Karachi port, triggering massive explosions and fires. Plumes of smoke have engulfed the skies over the port city, while panic gripped residents in coastal regions. Eye-witnesses reported intense blasts near oil storage depots and military docks, as civilians rushed inland to escape the devastation.
The scale of the assault marks one of the largest Indian naval operations since 1971, when the Navy decimated Karachi under Operation Trident and Operation Python. Today’s strike appears to follow a similar doctrine: cripple the enemy’s naval power at its roots.
Simultaneously, Ormara naval base—a strategic Pakistani facility located further west of Karachi—also came under heavy fire. This base hosts several submarine pens, warship docks, and Pakistan Navy’s operational command centers.
Reports suggest that INS Vikrant’s missile salvo has inflicted extensive damage to the infrastructure at both Karachi and Ormara. The command capabilities and readiness of the Pakistan Navy have likely been severely degraded.
India’s Western Naval Command, headquartered in Mumbai, is now on full operational deployment. The entire Western Fleet—including destroyers, frigates, submarines, and surveillance aircraft—is reported to be on high readiness to counter any Pakistani naval retaliation or sea-based misadventure.
This calibrated naval offensive sends a clear strategic message: India’s military response is not just aerial and land-based—it is now fully tri-service.
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