GG News Bureau
Chennai, 11th July: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday lashed out at foreign media for its reporting on Operation Sindoor, accusing it of bias and misinformation regarding the outcome of India’s recent military action against Pakistan.
Speaking at the 62nd convocation of IIT Madras, Doval questioned the credibility of foreign reportage which claimed that Pakistani strikes caused damage to Indian infrastructure. “Foreign press said that Pakistan did this and that. You tell me one photograph, one image that shows any damage to any Indian structure—even a broken glass pane. There is none,” he said, asserting that available images only showed damage at 13 Pakistani air bases after the operation.
Precision Airstrikes, Indigenous Power
Referring to the Indian Air Force’s coordinated operation on the night of May 9–10, Doval highlighted that the strikes were highly targeted and relied heavily on indigenous defence technologies, including BrahMos missiles and the Akash air defence system. “We decided to hit nine terrorist targets deep inside Pakistan, not near the borders, and the operation was completed in just 23 minutes,” he noted.
Sources in the defence establishment told ANI that nearly 15 BrahMos missiles were launched to neutralise Pakistani air bases, aiming to dismantle their aircraft-launch capability and cripple their Chinese-supported air defence systems.
AI is the Next Frontier, Says Doval
Emphasising the strategic importance of technology, Doval also called for making Artificial Intelligence (AI) a national priority. “AI is going to change the world every year. Its applications will range from defence to medicine, finance, and more. If India is to lead globally, AI must be our focal point,” he said.
He praised India’s growing reliance on indigenous systems during Operation Sindoor, including integrated air command systems, locally developed radars, and defence electronics.
Background: Why Operation Sindoor Was Launched
Operation Sindoor was initiated as a response to the Pahalgam terror attack, with the objective of delivering a “befitting reply” to Pakistan for its alleged role in supporting terrorism. On May 7, the Indian Armed Forces destroyed nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Following Pakistan’s retaliation, India escalated with a precision air campaign on May 9–10, significantly damaging key Pakistani air bases including Nur Khan, Chaklala, Sargodha, and Rahim Yar Khan.
A ceasefire was later agreed upon through a mutual understanding between the DGMOs of both countries.
