Ajit Doval Dares Foreign Media: Show One Image of Damage to India in Operation Sindoor
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday strongly criticized foreign media outlets for their coverage of Operation Sindoor, challenging them to provide any visual evidence that Pakistani airstrikes had damaged Indian infrastructure.
Speaking at the 62nd convocation of IIT Madras, Doval said foreign media had exaggerated Pakistan’s response to India’s May air strikes but failed to show even a “broken glass pane” on Indian soil.
“They claimed Pakistan struck back. I ask, show me even one image of any damage to India. All the satellite images they published show only what the Indian Air Force did to Pakistan’s air bases — Sargodha, Rahim Yar Khan, Chaklala,” Doval said.
Operation Sindoor: India’s Precision Response
On the night of May 9–10, the Indian Air Force carried out coordinated strikes across Pakistan in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam two days earlier. Armed with around 15 BrahMos missiles, the operation targeted Pakistan Air Force bases and reportedly disrupted Chinese-supplied air defence systems.
Sources told ANI that India aimed to paralyze Pakistan’s ability to launch counter-air operations. The operation was supported by real-time intelligence and indigenous systems like the Akash air defence system, which also thwarted multiple Pakistani drone attacks.
“We knew who was where. We selected nine terror-linked sites, not near the border but deep inside Pakistan. The operation lasted 23 minutes and was precise to the point,” Doval stated.
Focus on Indigenous Capabilities
Doval praised the indigenous nature of the weapons and systems used in the strikes. “We are proud that some of the best technology used was homegrown — from BrahMos to radars and integrated air command systems,” he said.
He also confirmed that no civilian or unintended targets were hit, underscoring the accuracy and restraint shown during the mission.
AI: India’s Next Frontier
Apart from defence, Doval emphasized Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the next transformational force. “AI is a game changer. In a few years, everything we know today will change. Its applications will impact defence, finance, robotics, medicine, and more. If India wants to lead, we must make AI a national focal point,” he said.
Diplomatic De-escalation
After Pakistan retaliated with limited military activity, India sustained no visible damage, Doval asserted. A ceasefire agreement was reached between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries shortly after the operation.
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