Overview

• Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, targets terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.
• Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi are at the forefront of daily press briefings, providing updates and countering Pakistani misinformation with strategic transparency.
• At the May 10 briefing, Singh refuted Pakistani claims about India's S-400 air defense system and airfield damages, revealing Pakistan's attacks on civilian infrastructure in Srinagar, Awantipora, and Udhampur.
• Colonel Qureshi exposed Pakistan's weaponization of civilian aircraft and misuse of international air routes, raising concerns over escalating tactics.
• The Press Information Bureau flagged fake X accounts impersonating both officers, urging reliance on official sources for accurate information during heightened public interest.